Region Lead - Brokerage
Position Summary
The Region Lead - Brokerage position strives to secure suitable carrier solutions for customers' transportation opportunities within specified domestic regions of the U.S. Responsible for the direct development of Brokers. Working with the Regional Team structure is of supreme importance to ensure ODW Logistics serves both its customers and carriers’ needs at high levels.
Essential Responsibilities
- Oversees daily and weekly load coverage within region
- Manage non-exempt employees’ schedules and PTO through workforce management software (UKG)
- Serves as the primary point of contact for after-hours issues
- Aid in carrier recruitment and foster existing relationships with carriers
- Lead subject matter expert (SME) for your assigned region and maintain effective communication with carriers
- Drive continuous improvement within the region and brokerage team
- Compare and communicate market trends and pricing
- All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High school or GED diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
- 5-7 years of supply chain industry experience, management/supervisor experience preferred
- Previous knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Terminal Services and Virtual/Thin client architecture preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
- Prior knowledge on project management practices
- Customer service focused mindset
- Effective time management and multitasking abilities
Physical & Mental Requirements
- Continuous sit, type, and perform repetitive wrist motion
- Occasionally stand, walk, bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn or reach
- Focus (with or without corrective lenses) to see close and distant, along with depth perception capabilities
Our Values
- Respect | Give and it will be given. We treat others as we want to be treated. We cannot control events, but we can control our response. We build respect through honesty, fairness, and integrity.
- Trust | Earned over time. We do what we say we will do. We are clear, direct, and honest. We seek to understand and be understood.
- Team | Accomplish more together. We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team.
- Opportunity | Realize your potential. We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ODW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ODW Logistics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.