Senior Logistics Coordinator, Freight Procurement & Backhaul, Road Transport US

Duties & Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor freight load boards, transportation marketplaces, customer portals, and brokerage platforms to identify freight opportunities that align with DSV's transportation network and available equipment.
• Secure profitable backhaul freight to minimize deadhead miles and maximize fleet utilization.
• Drive fleet utilization objectives by strategically procuring freight that maximizes available truck and trailer capacity, with the goal of maintaining approximately 95% truck utilization while minimizing empty miles.
• Sources less-than-truckload (LTL), partial truckload, and full truckload freight to optimize available truck and trailer capacity.
• Evaluate freight opportunities based on profitability, lane compatibility, customer requirements, transit times, equipment availability, and operational constraints.
• Negotiate freight rates, accessorial charges, and service requirements with freight brokers, shippers, customers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Partner with dispatch, operations, and driver leaders to identify available truck capacity and strategically match freight to available equipment.
• Analyze freight lanes, market trends, seasonal demand, transportation pricing, and capacity trends to identify recurring freight opportunities and improve network efficiency.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with freight brokers, customers, and logistics partners to increase access to quality freight opportunities.
• Continuously monitor available truck capacity and proactively identify opportunities to improve loaded miles and reduce empty miles.
• Recommend routing strategies and freight solutions that improve operational efficiency while supporting customer commitments and profitability objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of freight opportunities, negotiated rates, awarded loads, and operational activities within the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Monitor daily transportation operations to identify capacity gaps and implement solutions that improve asset utilization.
• Analyze operational data and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, profitability, and service performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of freight movements while maintaining exceptional customer service.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, applicable transportation regulations, and safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on fleet utilization, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in transportation operations, dispatch, freight brokerage, freight procurement, logistics coordination, or an asset-based trucking environment.
• Experience utilizing freight load boards such as DAT, Truckstop, or similar transportation marketplaces.
• Experience sourcing truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), and partial freight opportunities.
• Experience negotiating freight rates and transportation services.
• Working knowledge of freight procurement, backhaul planning, fleet utilization, capacity planning, and transportation operations.
• Knowledge of transportation routing, freight markets, pricing strategies, and operational planning.
• Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in an asset-based trucking or dedicated fleet environment preferred.
• Experience developing broker and customer relationships to secure freight opportunities preferred.
• Understanding of FMCSA regulations, Hours of Service requirements, and DOT transportation compliance preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make strategic business decisions.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend operational improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Financial and business acumen with the ability to evaluate profitability and operational impact.
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic transportation environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).