Freight Operations Specialist

Job Descriptions:

• Provide comprehensive support for freight operations, with a primary focus on air freight (95%), and secondary responsibilities for trucking (4%) and ocean freight (1%).
• Collaborate with 3PL warehouses, freight providers, and relevant stakeholders to resolve shipment issues, including documentation, cargo damage,discrepancies, and other related concerns.
• Respond promptly and professionally to stakeholders' inquiries, addressing shipment queries, issues, and providing necessary assistance.
• Manage service recovery efforts, including containment of escalations, conflict resolution, and conducting investigations to identify root causes.
• Oversee the performance of the 3PL transportation team and freight providers, ensuring that agreed-upon service standards and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met consistently.
• Assist in identifying and implementing enhancement requests related to both operations and systems, aiming to improve efficiency and service quality.

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Must have experience in air freight operations support, preferably within semiconductor companies or handling semiconductor shipments.
• Proven experience working with forwarders, integrators, and premium service carriers.
• Solid working knowledge of shipment Incoterms, shipment liabilities, and claims processes.
• Ability to provide support during weekends for urgent shipments, particularly during peak periods (remote support is available).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to respond professionally via email, meetings, and phone calls.
• Comfortable attending meetings with 3PL warehouses, freight providers, and global stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to ALPS for warehouse visits, particularly during quarter-end periods.
• Availability and commitment to work hands-on during peak quarter months, which are in March, June, September, and December.
• Independent, responsible, resourceful, and a fast learner with a strong sense of urgency.

• A diploma or degree in a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of customs permits and Free Trade Zone (FTZ) requirements.
• Familiarity with the SAP system is advantageous.