Customer Broker

Seaboard Corporation•Merriam, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting Customer Broker opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the Seaboard Transport Logistics Team. The Customer Broker will plan, build, assist, and coordinate customer brokered freight moving throughout the United States. ABOUT US At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and process plants to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in transportation logistics required.
3+ years’ experience as a transportation broker required.
Current knowledge of industry rates regarding lanes and various segments of the transportation industry preferred.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to resolve and overcome issues, problems, and roadblocks to meet objectives.
Extremely self-motivated and able to work effectively on your own.
Existing carrier and customer base preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
Intermediate in Microsoft Office; Word and Excel and COGNOS, preferred.
Add skills and/or Core Competencies, preferred.

Responsibilities

Vet and build carrier base to haul available loads.
Solicit existing customers to secure and grow customer base.
Maintain carrier files- Safestat scores, insurance certificates and broker contracts.
Negotiate the rate to pay carrier and ensure adequate margins.
Enter loads in the TMS system, PowerPro.
Make necessary appointments for pickups and deliveries.
Monitor loads in progress, verify pickups and deliveries, ensure clean bills.
Review submitted paperwork, confirm rate billed with load confirmation and approval for payment.
Grow revenues and monitor profit margins through customers.
Must be available around the clock to handle operational problems as they arise.