at Matson Logistics, Inc. in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Position at Matson Logistics, Inc
About Us
Matson Logistics is a leading provider of multimodal transportation, warehousing, and distribution services throughout North America. Known for our innovative solutions and financial strength and stability, Matson Logistics' people, processes and systems work together to deliver superior performance and value to our customers every day. Click to learn more about us!
About the Role
Primary responsibilities for the Specialized Projects & Heavy Haul Manager role are growing market share with existing customers, seeking out, and executing new customer opportunities. Responsible for reviewing project and heavy haul opportunities to quote, source carriers, and manage shipments. Accountable for developing specialized project and heavy haul motor carrier relationships by adding, procuring, and sourcing carrier capacity. The ideal candidate will excel in cultivating effective business relationships. If you are results-driven, highly motivated, and hungry for the next step of your career, you are the perfect fit for Matson Logistics.
What you'll do:
Review the scope of projects to determine the necessary requirements to fulfill project and specialized transportation needs. Provide accurate pricing relative to the scope of the project.
Utilizes industry contacts to find and develop carriers focusing on project and heavy haul related freight. Maintain strong carrier relations to ensure capacity and position Matson Logistics as a market leader in specialized and project freight movements.
Negotiates carrier contract and spot rates for utilization in the specialized projects and heavy haul department. Find and dispatch appropriate trucks and manage shipments to ensure project standards are met.
Take proactive measures to resolve problems by identifying issues, employing critical thinking to determine optimal strategies, and swiftly implementing effective solutions.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop specialized, project, and heavy haul freight segments.
Manage customers from a specialized operational focus and seek to grow market share.
Seek out new customers; market Matson Logistics specialized, project, and heavy haul services.
Analyze market trends, business segment performance, and other related activities to prepare and present to management and customers.
Leads and works effectively with internal teams to create customized transportation solutions for MIL operations and customers.
Complies with all Company rules, policies, and procedures. Works and behaves safely by following all safety rules and regulations.
Performs any task required to support customer requirements and company goals.
You have these skills:
Proven track record of successful work experience in the transportation industry with a focus on specialized cargo, projects, and heavy haul shipments.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Strategic Thinking - Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
