Freight Broker

Logistics Freight BrokerThe Logistics Freight Broker will work within our logistics brokerage team to book loads at competitive rates for TL / LTL / Container / Drayage, then coordinate and track orders from start to finish ensuring a profit margin.Essential Functions:Responsibilities:Works with customers and carrier partners to ensure on-time pickup and delivery while tracking drivers throughout shipmentNegotiates rates with carriers and confirms correct customer charges applied to realize a marginManages accounts and solves problems with a customer service-oriented approachPerforms data entry functions in our TMS and web-based customer portalsBooking carriers at competitive rates and spot-quoting freight movements to realize a marginTracking cargo and equipment from pickup to delivery to ensure safe, timely transport of customer freightVet and on-board safe carriers according to thresholds and standards set forth by company policyCheck steamship line and container terminal websites for accurate, updated booking and container details to support our drayage movementsOther duties as assignedQualifications:Freight brokerage experience is a must; TL / LTL Required - Container / Drayage Also PreferredExcellent verbal & written communicationExceptional Organization and Time Management SkillsProficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and TeamsData entry skills with attention to detailExperience working in a Customer Service roleTransportation industry experience RequiredBachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, related field, and /or combination of equivalent experience RequiredDISCLAIMER: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for the performance of essential duties and responsibilities.