Freight Associate Cover Letter

Please consider me for the freight associate opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for general administrative, management and operations support to the Global Supply Chain Director, Deputy Global Supply Chain Director, Global Supply Chain Operations Director, GSC Leadership Team, and/or members of the GSC Division at-large, as needed.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Follows up on missing paperwork or information with the carriers via email and / or telephone
• Communicates with broker any issues with loads and / or carriers
• Serves as a liaison between agent and carrier in the resolution of administration problems and inquiries
• Conducts research and reconciliation functions in order to update and maintain account information
• Maintains communications with vendors and local and national transportation coordinators
• Researches and routes unscanned mail to business lines for processing
• Ensures functional best practices are followed, identifies areas of process improvement, and serves as an internal resource for junior associates
• Performs additional functions to support the transportation and accounts payable departments as needed

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the freight associate position.

Previously, I was responsible for expert level Tier 1 support for Supply Chain operations, PeopleSoft, and other non-system related issues with minimal hand-offs and escalations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Assist in the merchandising of the store
• Fully cross-trained to assist with cash register operations, customer service and stock replenishment
• Coordinate the release and delivery of goods when applicable
• Report missing and/or damaged goods, produce and send appropriate letters of “Intent to claim”
• Establish and maintain personal relationships with current vendors