Echo Global Logistics
Hybrid

Managed Trans Operations Manager

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Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.
Responsibilities:

  • Build relationships with Clients through constant contact and advocacy by offering advice, solutions, and proactive issue management
  • Deliver upon contract service level agreements, expectations and value proposition
  • Provide effective solutions for Client through extensive knowledgeable on relevant modes of transportation (Air, Ocean, Small Parcel, International, Expedited, LTL, Truckload, Partial, Flatbed, Intermodal etc.)
  • Collaborate with support departments (Finance, IT, Accounting, Carrier Sales, etc.) to drive process efficiency and deliver results to the Client
  • Monitor, improve and report upon key performance indicators including financial performance of accounts and team productivity; lead continuous improvementintiatives
  • Ensure Operations Excellence by training, developing and managing an account teamon a daily basis
  • Identify and develop talent through coaching, mentoring and performance management
  • Create, improve and drive compliance to standard operation procedures for internal and external processes
  • Monitor and manage Carrier performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives with Carrier base
  • Develop and implement financial packages for Clients and Carriers, facilitate quick payment and mediate pricing discrepancies between both Clients and Carriers
  • Create and manage reporting for Clients and Carriers; complete root cause analysis and related ad hoc projects as required
  • Conduct market research to proactively communicate industry trends that will impact a Client's business
  • Evangelize and ensure departmental Standards are adopted within the account team


Qualifications:

  • 5-10+ years' experience in Logistics industry
  • Proven leader
  • Eagerly accepting of new challenges, and self-managed and motivated
  • Proven ability to become trusted advisor of the Client
  • Confidence to make tough decisions when necessary
  • Proven track record for continuous improvement


What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and 401K
  • Advancement Potential
  • Fun and energetic work environment
  • Volunteer opportunities


Work environment/physical demands summary:
This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

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What are Echo Global Logistics Perks + Benefits

Echo Global Logistics Benefits Overview

401k with company matching
Medical insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account
Parental leave
Paid time off
Commuter benefits
Divvy discount code
Employee training programs
Volunteer time off
Casual dress code
Pet insurance
Gym membership discounts
Mobile carrier discounts
Employee assistance program
Business resource groups
Diversity, equity and inclusion program

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Echo has it's own Softball league in the spring/summer!
Fitness stipend
Gympass!
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours

Additional Perks + Benefits

Fast-paced. People-focused. Career-growth-centric. At Echo we work hard and carry the load together, but we also know how to have fun. Walking onto the sales floor of our 225,000-square-foot Chicago headquarters, you can feel the energy created by more than 800 sales representatives hustling to move over 16,000 shipments every day. When the last load is booked, you might find co-workers gearing up for summer softball, talking shop at our weekly “Beer Friday,” or competing in a game of foosball, ping-pong, or pop-a-shot.

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