Freight Broker

Hermann Forwarding • Houston, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees