Domestic Operations Agent, Freight Forwarding

About the position

The Operations Agent will manage transportation for a handful of Omni's key accounts and provide the customer with unmatched service from the initial quote to the delivery. Omni is all about the customer experience, so we have a dedicated operations agent assigned to manage each customer, creating a mutually beneficial relationship. Daily tasks include quoting customers, pulling inventory, booking shipments, tracking and tracing, and invoicing. The Operations Agent can dynamically route to maximize margins on each shipment handled. We work in a team atmosphere, so all operators are cross trained in customer accounts. The sales team, warehouse staff, and operators work together to meet our customer's ever-changing and evolving needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide and process rate quotes and service orders for shipments while maintaining customer satisfaction
• Daily contact with vendors to obtain pricing, tracking, and bookings
• Daily monitoring of shipment status
• Invoice shipments
• Compile reports and provide support to other staff members
• Resolve customer issues by investigating transactions, developing solutions, and making recommendations to management
• Work in conjunction with sales and management to establish, implement, and maintain client specific needs
• Ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and local & federal regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent years of experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Basic to advanced computer skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Commuter benefit plan
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• A great place to work with a terrific culture