Logistics Freight/Transportation Coordinator

5 days ago


Germantown, Maryland, United States Dish Network Full time

Logistics Freight/Transportation Specialist Opportunity at Dish Network

About the Role:

This exciting opportunity within our Hughes Network Systems division is seeking a skilled Logistics Freight/Transportation Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our logistics program, you will work closely with carriers, forwarders, brokers, and 3PLs to optimize transit times, minimize costs, and ensure high reliability.

Responsibilities:

  • Solicit and analyze rate quotes from freight-forwarders, carriers, and brokers for urgent shipments and special programs.
  • Arrange bookings based on approved quotes.
  • Audit, code, and approve freight, brokerage, and customs invoices.
  • Track, troubleshoot, and communicate shipping exceptions in transportation that may cause delays.
  • Gather information on freight damage or loss, file claims, and monitor freight claim status until closure.
  • Act as the point of contact for freight companies and 3PL storage facilities.
  • Work and support freight RFQ process for multiple services such as parcel, less than truckload (LTL), full truckload (FTL), ocean container, import/export freight forwarders, and customs brokerage.
  • Monitor and suggest improvements of transportation programs to increase performance while minimizing costs.
  • Interface with Hughes Network Systems departments, vendors, customers, customhouse brokers, and freight forwarders to meet the above responsibilities.
  • Act as a backup for export operations, including creating export documents while working with the shipping department.
  • Learn and act as a backup for import operations, including customs clearance and HTS classification.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a supply chain, logistics, business, or combination of education and experience.
  • Previous experience in negotiation and managing parcel, LTL, and international transportation rates.

Preferred Skills:

  • Advanced MS Excel Skills, including the ability to generate formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
  • Prior experience in export-import compliance, logistics, freight forwarding, freight brokerage, or related field, and operations.
  • Understanding of export/importing principles such as export classifications, harmonized tariffs, Scheduled B numbers, INCO terms, country of origin, carnet, duties, and taxes.
  • Detail-oriented with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
  • Solid organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to work effectively with tight and frequently changing deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Strong Negotiation skills.
  • Experience with ACE including filing Electronic Export Information (i.e., AES direct).
  • Must be flexible to work long hours, holidays, and weekends as needed.
  • Advanced PC skills, proficient in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience in SAP Sales and Distribution module and/or GTS or compatible Import/Export Management Software experience is a plus.

This role will be located at our Manufacturing facility in Germantown, MD. Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.



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