IT Specialist

Priority Logistics
Overland Park, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2022 CLOSED ON 3/27/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Specialist position at Priority Logistics?

At PLI you will help accelerate growth and strengthen go-to-market operations across our divisions by maintaining our TMS (Transportation Management System) as well as assisting with other IT items as needed. You will play a vital role in creating SOPs and business processes for the TMS, as well as onboarding new clients and creating/managing integrations with external systems to support our business.

Perks & Benefits

After successfully completing and passing a standard 90-day introductory period the employee is provided with the following benefits package. This includes:

· Access to Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Vision, and Dental)

· Vacation/Personal Days

· Annual Performance review and opportunity for salary adjustment (contingent upon company financials and on-the-job performances)

· After 3 months of employment: 401K Retirement Plan with up to 6% company match

Company Culture

Priority Logistics provides a fun, family-oriented work culture. We are a well-established company that is continually growing and looking for strong team players.

About the Position

Duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

· Collaborate with leadership staff in the continued development and enhancement of all Priority operating software.

· Ensure daily monitoring, updating, and support for all pricing (customer and carrier)

· Support new software implementations

· Establish best practice procures for each software

· Monitor, review and ensure all system integrations operate as expected, daily without fail.

· Manage daily emails/phone calls from customers and other offices/departments pertaining to management of the TMS

· Maintain a positive attitude that is infectious to customers and co-workers.

· Build KPI’s around system performance

· Support development of KPI’s within the TMS for carriers and customers

· Build general business reporting and analytics

· Expand, update and grown operations software platform.

Qualifications

Looking for candidates with good follow up abilities, strong organizational skills, and email communication skills.

· Knowledge of LTL and truckload shipping.

· Ability to work under deadlines, handle varying workloads, and large amounts of work efficiently.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Software management experience (transportation software preferred)

Education & Experience

· 1 years in, IT, Software Coordinator, LTL Pricing, TL Sales, Operations, Management or Consulting.

· Experience dealing with a high volume of data entry.

· in-depth knowledge of Industry and operational processes

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Overland, MO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Data Entry: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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