Transportation Clerk

Job summary

The Transportation Clerk will handle administrative logistics tasks, including data entry into management systems and dispatching vehicle loads. They will also serve as a point of contact for customers and subcontractors to ensure efficient vehicle movement and issue resolution.

Job details

Who We Are: At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. What We Offer: Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US) Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement We’re looking for: As a Transportation Clerk, you will work as part of our logistics team, supporting the administrative tasks related to our logistics services. This includes data entry into company systems, dispatching drivers, arranging for sublet transportation carriers, and customer service. You are: Organized. You are comfortable working in a fast paced environment, and can stay organized when handling multiple tasks. Detail-oriented. You will ensure a high degree of accuracy in your tasks, that is in accordance with our customer and company requirements. Team-oriented. You will support the Transportation Manager with the day to day, and are willing to jump in where needed to assist. You will: Manually or electronically enter data in an accurate and timely manner, including vehicle information, locations, and other documents, into our transportation and inventory management systems. Assist with coordinating the movement of vehicles to and from the Vehicle Logistics Centers (VLC), including dispatching loads for correct arrival designation, completing all related paperwork to ensure a smooth transaction. Respond to email, phone, and walk-in inquiries, including internal, customer, and subcontractors as required. May assist with posting transportation and related charges to customer accounts. Serve as a liaison for Lead Drivers when Dispatcher/Supervisor is not available. Ensure customer satisfaction by communicating with clients; identifying & resolving issues in a timely manner. Investigate any discrepancies and communicate same to appropriate personnel in a timely manner Other duties as assigned. Must haves: High School diploma or equivalent 1-2 Years’ of related experience or education in office administration / accounting Tech-savvy, and comfortable using Google Suite Strong customer service and communication skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Nice to Haves: 1-3 years’ experience in logistics or general administration Experience with AMS, VTrace, and other OPENLANE systems Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you! Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbents in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instruction or duties requested by an authorized person. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. Compensation Range of Hourly: $21.00 - $21.00 (Depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors.)

What you’ll do

The Transportation Clerk will handle administrative logistics tasks, including data entry into management systems and dispatching vehicle loads. They will also serve as a point of contact for customers and subcontractors to ensure efficient vehicle movement and issue resolution.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of experience in office administration or accounting. Proficiency with Google Suite and strong organizational and communication skills are required for this role.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA contributions
• FSA options
• 401K
• RRSP
• Company match

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Google Suite · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Data entry
• Logistics
• Dispatching
• Customer service
• Administrative tasks
• Google Suite
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Inventory management
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Office Administration
• Administrative Functions
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Data Entry
• Inventory Management System
• Subcontracting
• Time Management
• Wholesaling
• Team Oriented
• Coordinating
• Google Workspace
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Transportation Clerk
• Logistics Coordinator
• Transport Clerks
• Logisticians

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