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FREEMAN Transportation Supervisor in Dallas, Texas
About Us
Freeman is a global leader in events. Whether virtual, in-person, or hybrid, Freeman is on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 95-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
Primary function of this role is to supervise transportation functions.
This position will support our Event & Exhibit Services team. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show site based out of Dallas, TX.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate documentation and routing of outgoing freight and verification of incoming freight
Assist Management in directing an coordinating show coverage
Schedule shipments to ensure compliance with interstate traffic laws and regulations and company policies
Investigate shipper or consignee complaints regarding lost or damaged merchandise or shortages in shipment to determine responsibility
Provide freight estimates for domestic shipments to exhibitors, sales staff and project managers
Travel to show site as needed to supervise freight move-in or move-out
Assist Management as necessary with the review of incoming invoices for accuracy, notification of vendors for discrepancies, verifying we have received the appropriate discounts and resolution of problems in consultation with Accounts Payable
Assist Management as necessary with Month End reporting functions to include, but not limited to, ensuring show audits are completed and shows balance, ensure agency work tickets are updated correctly, ensure expo management shipments are accounted for and entered correctly.
Manages all Transportation functions related to business secured through branch.
Produces expected financial results through cost control, revenue generation, efficient collections, and quality control.
Provides sales support to personnel responsible for selling and marketing Freeman Exhibit Transportation.
Maintains relations with all carrier partners utilized under the Freeman Transportation core carrier groups.
Works closely with Sales & other branches to process information pertaining to services sold.
Ensures procedures and guidelines are followed for office and show site functions
Perform other functions as required
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two (1-2) years related experience and/or training
Must have a working knowledge of traffic management, carriers and ICC regulations
Familiarity with DOT requirements
Must have attention to detail, and strong service orientation
Must have ability to operate under severe time constraints
Must be skilled in the use of computer software such as Word, Excel and Access
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Travel Requirements
Travel up to 25%
What We Offer
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Life, Accident and Disability
Retirement with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Diversity Commitment
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.