Job Abstract

Why Choose Suddath to “Move” your Career to the Next Level?

At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive!  Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.

What We Offer!

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.  Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
• For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits. 

Summary: 

Communicate with claimant regarding the procedure for filing the claim.  Senior responsibilities include cross training team members, crafting SOP’s and training manuals, and adjudicating all types of claims.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Review claim information and other records to ascertain completeness and validity of claim

Oversee the arrangement, inspection and repair of damaged goods; monitor performance of contractors to insure repair is performed satisfactorily and timely

Correspond with all parties involved in the settlement of claim

Compute and calculate amount of claim; claimant is paid the amount due according to settlement agreement and company procedures

Determine which carrier is liable for damage of shipment; if chargeable, prepare a claims package with invoice and all documentation to support the settlement                                           

Process improvement, i.e. enhance efficiencies, shorten claims’ lifecycle and enhance transparency within the team

Job Skills Required:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly customer service oriented

Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday

Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work

Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills required

Excellent attention to detail and follow through

Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers

Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work with minimum supervision

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Excellent customer service and oral/written communication skills required.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.  Must have strong data entry skills.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.

The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.