Freight Broker

Job Responsibilities

• Negotiate freight rates for KNX's Logistics Division (3PL & Brokerage)
• Build and optimize the use of carrier partner relationships, alliance partnerships and other relations
• Respond to KNX's capacity requirements and network
• Provide recommendations on adjusting rates based on market changes
• Deliver against growth and profitability targets
• Analyze the freight market to maximize profit and negotiating power at each transaction
• Manage the entire process from buying from outside carriers through deliveries for customers
• Communicate market changes and carrier opportunities to leadership and other stakeholders
• Maintain focus on Key Performance Indicators
• Proactively assist others in achieving the organization's objectives

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in customer accounts and/or operations and/or billing
• Basic knowledge of transportation and 3PL
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Results-oriented
• Entrepreneurial spirit with proven ability to solicit new customers and meet specific revenue targets
• Strong sense of urgency and purpose, with a bias for action
• Familiarity with and knowledge of TMS and brokerage systems
• Self-confident and self-starter without close supervision
• Able to operate in a busy, demanding environment
• Knowledgeable of AS400 and MS Office Suite tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with ability to communicate well with others and transfer knowledge
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills with superior problem-solving ability