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How a Chemical Supplier Hired an Ocean Logistics Specialist for $800/ month

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Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name from this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-) Name of the hired applicant has been changed for privacy purposes.

What does this client’s business do? 

They are a full-service chemical supplier and distributor, providing supply chain solutions for chemicals, minerals, and other raw materials. Their offered solutions include sales & product management, sourcing, and logistics management. Our client takes pride in their commitment to delivering the best customer service to their wide range of clientele.  

 

Who was hired and what was their role?

They needed a Logistics Specialist to be responsible for tracking shipments and ensuring the timely pickup of cargo. Somewhere helped them in hiring Haley. 

As the Logistics Specialist, Haley is responsible for the following:

  • Entering booking details for ocean and rail shipments
  • Tracking shipments as needed
  • Dispatching notifications to warehouses and carriers 
  • Coordinating shipment status to all stakeholders
  • Reconciling billing and documentation

 

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Haley now works full-time in the client time zone for $800 per month.

 

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Haley has eight years of relevant experience in logistics. She is skilled in logistics scheduling, shipping coordination, planning, customer service, and freight management. Haley’s previous employers complimented her work ethic, describing her as someone with integrity and who thinks out of the box. 

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire an efficient Logistics Specialist to support your business, reach out to us at Somewhere.

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