Freight Broker

Hermann ForwardingHouston, TX
4d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • 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

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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Number of Employees

101-250 employees

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