About this opportunity
Hermann Forwarding lists this Freight Broker opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionJob Description Purpose of Position : The Logistics Freight Broker will work within our logistics brokerage team to book loads at competitive rates for TL / LTL / Container / Drayage, then coordinate and track orders from start to finish ensuring a profit margin.
Essential Functions:
Responsibilities:
Works with customers and carrier partners to ensure on-time pickup and delivery while tracking drivers throughout shipment
Negotiates rates with carriers and confirms correct customer charges applied to realize a margin
Manages accounts and solves problems with a customer service-oriented approach
Performs data entry functions in our TMS and web-based customer portals
Booking carriers at competitive rates and spot-quoting freight movements to realize a margin
Tracking cargo and equipment from pickup to delivery to ensure safe, timely transport of customer freight
Vet and on-board safe carriers according to thresholds and standards set forth by company policy
Check steamship line and container terminal websites for accurate, updated booking and container details to support our drayage movements
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Freight brokerage experience is a must; TL / LTL Required - Container / Drayage Also Preferred
Excellent verbal & written communication
Exceptional Organization and Time Management Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
Data entry skills with attention to detail
Experience working in a Customer Service role
Transportation industry experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, related field, and /or combination of equivalent experience Required
DISCLAIMER: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for the performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77009, US
Who can apply
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