Brokerage Operations Team Lead

Join Odyssey Logistics and build your career with a global leader in multimodal logistics that puts people at the forefront of everything we do. We win together by operating as one team, leveraging our expertise to solve complex supply chain challenges and deliver results that matter. We innovate boldly-encouraging curiosity, fresh thinking, and empowered decision-making to move faster and smarter for our customers. We drive results with accountability and purpose, staying focused on performance, continuous improvement, and meaningful outcomes for those we serve. Our customer-centric approach is at the center of everything we do, building trusted partnerships and strategic value across our four servicing divisions: Intermodal, Integrated Marine Logistics, Transport & Warehousing-including warehousing and fulfillment solutions-and Managed Services. Guided by care, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and responsible growth for our people, customers, and our communities.


At Odyssey, you'll be part of a truly differentiated end-to-end 4PL model that pairs deep multimodal execution expertise, advanced technology-enabled operations, and data-driven analytics-giving you the opportunity to move beyond oversight, solve complex supply chain challenges, and deliver meaningful results for some of the world's largest and most dynamic customers.


Our employees receive competitive benefit offerings including comprehensive health coverage, HSA contributions, a matching 401(k), and programs designed to support your well-being and long-term success. At Odyssey, you'll find a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your impact is real, and your career can thrive.

Key Responsibilities
Shipment Execution & Monitoring
• Manage daily execution of customer shipments including rating, routing, booking, and tendering.
• Track and trace shipments, updating milestones in the TMS to ensure visibility for internal teams and clients.
• Ensure all shipment documentation (BOL, POD)is accurate and uploaded on time.
• Escalate uncovered or at-risk loads to Carrier Sales within 12 hours of pickup.
Customer Communication & Service
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shipment-level updates, providing timely and accurate information.
• Proactively notify customers of delays, exceptions, and resolution plans.
• Respond quickly to client inquiries and requests, ensuring a customer-first experience.
• Support Account Managers in executing customer SOPs and meeting service-level agreements.
Issue Resolution & Escalation
• Coordinate load recovery in the event of a fall-off, delay, or service failure.
• Escalate service incidents within 15 minutes of identification and provide ongoing status updates until resolved.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure corrective action plans are executed.
Accuracy, Compliance & Reporting
• Maintain accurate shipment records in the TMS, ensuring data integrity and timely updates.
• Validate rating, contracts, and routing guides for compliance with customer requirements.
• Provide reporting and shipment summaries to customers or internal stakeholders as requested.
• Support claims and billing discrepancy resolution within defined SLAs.

Required Skills & Experience
• 3+ years of experience in logistics, freight brokerage, or transportation operations preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide professional customer service.
• Proficiency with TMS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Knowledge of LTL, truckload, and multimodal freight solutions preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Competencies & Behavioral Expectations
• Builds trust with customers by responding quickly and communicating clearly.
• Ensures shipment records, documents, and updates are accurate and complete.
• Resolves service issues proactively and escalates appropriately.
• Works seamlessly with carrier sales, account management, and leadership.
• Thrives in a dynamic, high-volume environment with shifting priorities.
• Takes ownership of daily execution tasks and customer service commitments

Additional:

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
• A choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Health & Wellness Program
• Discounts with Preferred Vendors


No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.