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Sr Transportation Specialist - Shipper Services

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. Our network of brands include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services. At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer:

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
• Retirement planning through the Company's 401(k)

What you will do:

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Triage customer and carrier inquiries; coordinate and manage transactions and communications to provide timely resolutions. Refer inquiries or tasks to appropriate Teammate(s).
• Process, prioritize, and coordinate transactions to support Transportation operations and Carrier Operations. Transactions may include processing claims, onboarding carriers, coordinating seller services, or issuing carrier payments; relegate or allocate transactions to appropriate Teammate(s).
• Manage relationships with carriers, customers, and internal departments and Teammates.
• Creatively resolve issues of highest complexity utilizing processes, procedures, and effective problem-solving skills. Provide subject matter guidance to junior Teammates.
• Ensure accurate and proper entry and maintenance of records in Salesforce, load boards, NetSuite, and other related systems or platforms. Review systems to ensure goals and objectives are being met.
• Partner interdepartmentally with leadership teams to set objectives and maintain status of carrier-related assignments. Connect with sellers, buyers, and carriers to provide continuous communication.
• Ensure transactions and records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant. Validate team documentation by reviewing for accuracy, completion, and consistency.
• Identify opportunities for customer satisfaction improvement by promoting offerings, including ACH payments and the Preferred Carrier Program. Communicate the value of working with ACV and promote partnership and engagement with customers and carriers.
• Closely monitor KPIs and take action to align with department and company objectives. Collaborate with management and the Carrier Operations team to identify opportunities and develop processes, procedures, and solutions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor's preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in customer service and transportation, supply chain, or logistics
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Complex problem-solving ability
• Dedicated teamworking skills, including both internally and externally
• Proven customer service ability
• Communication and organizational skills
• Sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Experience with business technology, including Microsoft Office or G Suite, and Salesforce.

Our Values

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling

At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

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No immigration or work visa sponsorship provided for this position.

Compensation : The compensation range for this position is listed in the "Job Details" section at the bottom of this posting. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.