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 when to adjust rates on lanes based on changes in the market
• Deliver on strategic growth initiatives
• Deliver against growth and profitability targets
• Analyze the freight market to maximize profit and negotiating power at each transaction
• Analyze freight carriers and lanes based on capacity and utilization, insurance, price, safety, and service
• Negotiate rates and terms with carrier partners and customers
• Communicate market changes and carrier opportunities to Leadership and other involved stakeholders
• Manage the entire process starting with the buy from the outside carrier thru the pick-up and delivery for the customer
• Manage the interface between the customers' transportation personnel and head office
• Properly integrate customer transportation strategies of those which are considered within the formulation of Swift strategies
• Maintain focus on Key Performance Indicators
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership, including but not limited to travel when applicable

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of previous brokerage-related/transportation experience or two (2) years experience with sales, inside sales call center or customer service experience, required
• Basic knowledge of transportation and 3PL, required
• Must be results oriented
• Must possess entrepreneurial spirit with proven ability to solicit new customers and meet specific revenue targets
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and purpose, with a bias for action
• Must be familiar with and knowledgeable of TMS and brokerage systems
• Must be self-confident and a self-starter without the need of close supervision
• Must be able to operate in a busy, demanding environment
• Must be able to understand and enforce company policies
• Must be knowledgeable of AS400 and MS Office Suite tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with ability to communicate well with others and transfer knowledge
• Must possess quantitative and qualitative analysis skills with superior problem solving ability
• Bachelor's in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required

What we offer

• 401k
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Supplemental and Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid training
• Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change)
• Military Leave
• Discounts with our vendors
• Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities
• Training, Development & Growth Opportunities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion