Intermodal Shipper Experience Manager

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage and execute operations and communications to meet shipper KPI’s and expectations.
• Continuous education of rail and intermodal transportation practices, including market dynamics, pricing strategies, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with intermodal-specific technology platforms and tools to enhance operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
• Ongoing education of the commodities we ship and how those commodity markets impact our profitability and service offerings.
• Practicing the coordination and relationship building needed to be an effective problem solver for your customer.
• Further develop 3x3 relationships at the shipper operations levels.
• Support branch leadership and sales in account growth strategy initiatives.
• Skilled Management of Rates & Services with clients for primary modes NFI ILS services (FTL, LTL, Dray, IMDL, Port Services).
• Develop, implement, and manage an SOP for each account managed by operations group and maintain customer service concepts and rates implemented.
• Ensuring proper follow up and management of all loads.
• Breaking through internal obstacles that limit growth/service consistent with NFI deliverables.
• A detail oriented mindset associated with managing 1 or multiple NFI customer accounts.
• Using available internal and industry tools to identify potential improvements and best practices for customers operations.
• Foster speed, efficiency and effectiveness in brokerage operations through collaboration with all NFIDepartments and willingness to do “Whatever it takes” to ensure customers’ needs are met.

Qualifications

• BA or BS Degree preferred
• 3-5 years Brokerage experience preferred working with domestic truckload, LTL, and intermodal shipments.
• Familiarity with DOT trucking regulations (Hours of Service, Claims etc)
• Proficient in using MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in fast paced environment that involves learning and using multiple applications and handling a high volume of phone calls
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Rudimentary knowledge of TMS programs used for brokerage services
• Familiarity with External and Internal NFI pricing tools
• Individual commitment towards sharpening existing or acquiring new skills as required by demands of the business or customers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on shipment volume