Job Abstract

ArcBest^® is a logistics company with creative problem solvers who deliver integrated solutions for complex supply chain challenges.

Wanting to join the ArcBest family? In our search for top talent, we are looking for those that will further enable us to deliver on our vision and fully support our values-driven culture.

Currently, we are looking for a Logistics Specialist to join the ArcBest team. As a Logistics Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for providing customer service to both internal and external customers, which includes; taking customer orders, giving pricing information, performing consultative sales to customers, explaining services and benefits to customers to assist with procurement of capacity, monitoring service on all requests and shipments, and generating business leads for our sales organization. The Logistics Specialist will also anticipate customer needs, suggest alternatives, and solve problems by resolving customer issues competently and appropriately.

Your contribution may include:

• Support new and existing customer accounts to foster business development
• Provide prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable service to all internal and external customers
• Identify and communicate business opportunities into the sales organization (through the Sales Support department)
• Order creation, load procurement, negotiation, freight tendering, and problem resolution
• Update customers regarding shipments as required via phone, email, and web-based channels
• Identify customer needs and facilitate communication with owner operators or outside agents to provide the most cost effective means of shipment execution
• Provide a high level of accuracy in order documentation
• Understand unique freight handling characteristics and delivery requirements to allow contractors to operate in a safety-oriented environment
• Assist contractors in obtaining shipment critical information (directions, pick up numbers, tow-related services, etc.) via phone and email communication
• Monitor shipments from order entry through delivery to ensure on time performance is met
• Suggest improvements to business processes and procedures when applicable to benefit the corporate goals as well as key stakeholders

As a Logistics Specialist, you will be a member of the ArcBest Expedite Operations team in Nashville, TN. Your hours will be Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00pm, with irregular hours that may occur depending on work load.

Ready to apply? Before doing so, please make sure you meet the minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of industry or Logistics Specialist experience, preferred. Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently at least 80% of goal as a Logistics Specialist.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodation@arcb.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability.