Job description

Our Operations Team is looking for an energetic and competitive Operations Specialist who is willing to go the extra mile with our customer service for carriers & sales team. Operations Specialists will collaborate with Carrier Sales and Customer Sales reps to bring cost-effective strategies and elevated service to our customers' shipping/receiving departments. This is an on-site position in Grand Rapids, MI. The Ally Logistics team is committed to hustling each day, because #HUSTLE means something more here. Our mission as a company is To Move Freight , Better. This mission bleeds into everything we do, as we are continually on a quest for better - better service, better communication, better culture, better technology, better growth. Click here to learn more about what it’s like to work at Ally Logistics. KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS: HUMBLE : Confidence is key, but so is humility. Our #HUSTLE values say it all. HUNGRY : A healthy sense of competition is a necessity here. We’re seeking individuals who are striving for both professional and financial success, and who are seeking any and all opportunities for growth. SMART : We’re looking for individuals who are resourceful and organized problem-solvers, diving headfirst into problems rather than straying away from them. JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Obtaining shipment updates from contractors High-volume phone and email outreach Negotiating rates with contractors (carrier sales) Providing updates and solutions to team members General Data Entry BENEFITS & PERKS: Health / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans 401K Plan with Employer Match Life Insurance Plan (100% employer paid) PTO Plan (3 weeks PTO for new employees, grows with tenure) 6 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Free professional coaching through Boon Health Baby-feeding support and on-site Lounge through Pumpspotting Comprehensive training program Commitment to defend employees who have signed predatory non-competes ( Learn more here ) Ongoing, in-house professional development In-office gym complete with strength and cardio equipment as well as Peloton bikes On-site snack machine On-site golf simulator QUALIFICATIONS: A successful candidate must possess the following traits/skills: Bachelor's Degree preferred Alignment with Ally’s #HUSTLE values Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and high-energy environment ADDITIONAL INFO: This is NOT a remote position. A cover letter is highly recommended, even if it's brief. Tell us why you are a fit! Signing a non-compete agreement is NOT a pre-requisite for employment. However, we do require all employees to sign our standard non-solicit and confidentiality agreement. ACCOLADES & INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS: One of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies four years running One of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Employers Member of Women in Transportation EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Ally Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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HUMBLE : Confidence is key, but so is humility. Our #HUSTLE values say it all.
HUNGRY : A healthy sense of competition is a necessity here. We’re seeking individuals who are striving for both professional and financial success, and who are seeking any and all opportunities for growth.
SMART : We’re looking for individuals who are resourceful and organized problem-solvers, diving headfirst into problems rather than straying away from them.
Obtaining shipment updates from contractors
High-volume phone and email outreach
Negotiating rates with contractors (carrier sales)
Providing updates and solutions to team members
General Data Entry
A successful candidate must possess the following traits/skills:
Alignment with Ally’s #HUSTLE values
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and high-energy environment
This is NOT a remote position.
A cover letter is highly recommended, even if it's brief. Tell us why you are a fit!
Signing a non-compete agreement is NOT a pre-requisite for employment. However, we do require all employees to sign our standard non-solicit and confidentiality agreement.
One of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies four years running
One of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Employers
Member of Women in Transportation

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Bachelor's Degree preferred

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