The Claims Specialist role is responsible for all aspects of freight claims in transportation. This role will be the coordinator of freight claims between Carrier and the 3rd party claims management company. This individual will be the main point of contact / escalation point for freight claims process improvements along with customer freight claims onboarding.
This role tracks service levels ensuring expectations are met and KPI’s are achieved. This position works closely with the several internal teams and the carrier base on issue resolutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensures the 3rd party freight claims management company conducts a timely claim submission, investigation, online entry, and retrieval of all pertinent information for setting up new claims
Participate in continuous improvement projects related to the freight claims process and outcomes
Follow freight claims through until resolution is made
Maximize Carrier’s recovery on freight claims
Assist in the establishment and on-going maintenance of the business’ targets and KPI’s involving cargo claims and OS&D
Provide accurate information and data for use in statistical reports prepared for management
Create and maintain performance reports for all transportation service providers involved with cargo claim and OS&D activity
Conduct quarterly business reviews with the 3rd party freight claims management company to review key metrics, continuous improvements, and build upon the working relationships
Effectively communicate both internally and externally the metric reports, status changes and improvement opportunities
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management, or Finance
2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics or Finance
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of transportation industry, methodology and practices
Experience with building strong 3rd party company relationships
Systems experience with cargo claims, reporting and analysis for all transportation modes
Knowledge of freight claims compliance regulations that impact cargo claims activity
Ability to multi-task and prioritize among a wide range of responsibilities
Self-sufficient, results driven, detail oriented and customer service mindset
Analytical approach to solving problems, balancing risk, and reward, using hard and soft skills
Ability to think outside the box, innovate, take risks, and implement progressive, sustainable solutions
Excellent problem-solving skills
Organized, detail oriented, and energetic
Strong ability to work in diverse, cross functional project teams to achieve high levels of performance in a dynamic, changing environment
Successful experience with collaborating in a matrix environment
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint required
SAP experience a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Other Compensation
Thisposition may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
Retirement Benefits
Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance
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Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 27 August 2026
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