Location - Deerfield, Illinois
Salary - $50k - $70k Base + Bonus + Commissions
Operations Specialist – Drayage & FTL
About the Opportunity
We're seeking multiple logistics professionals to join a high-performing team at a rapidly growing transportation solutions provider. These roles are instrumental in delivering consistent results across a broad portfolio of domestic freight, with an emphasis on port and over-the-road shipments.
As an Operations Executive, you'll ensure smooth execution of day-to-day freight activity—managing either a focused group of high-volume accounts or a wider mix of contract and spot freight. Your attention to detail, follow-through, and responsiveness will help ensure shipments arrive on time, every time.
What You’ll Do:
- Organize and track the daily transport of freight across various modes and regions.
- Monitor transit updates and proactively flag issues to avoid delays.
- Build solid relationships with customers and carriers through consistent communication.
- Manage time-critical requests and ensure all milestones are met accurately.
- Maintain up-to-date records and shipment information for internal systems and billing.
- Partner with account managers and internal teams to meet service standards and expectations.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for reliable, detail-oriented professionals with a passion for logistics and a strong sense of ownership.
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to stay organized while managing time-sensitive tasks.
- Customer- and carrier-service mindset with a bias for action.
- Familiarity with operational systems or TMS platforms is a plus.
Preferred Experience:
- 1–3 years in a freight or transportation operations role.
- Experience with drayage, intermodal, or FTL shipments preferred.
- Background in working with scheduling systems or freight tracking tools.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is helpful, but not required.
Why Join Us:
This is an opportunity to step into a growing part of the business with real momentum behind it. We offer:
- Competitive compensation with incentives.
- Bonus + Commission
- Full medical benefits package.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Flexible PTO and paid holidays.
- A culture of teamwork, accountability, and career growth.
- Office-based role in the northern suburbs, with hybrid flexibility.
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