LTL Manager
Wavepoint Warehousing, Inc.•Erie, PA
About The Position
LTL Manager – Brokerage Division Competitive Base Salary plus Variable Compensation Position Overview The LTL Manager will lead a team of LTL Specialists within our Brokerage Division, driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitability. This role is responsible for strengthening carrier and customer relationships, optimizing processes through technology and analytics, and expanding our LTL service capabilities to deliver best-in-class results.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of LTL brokerage, carrier management, or transportation operations experience; prior leadership experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of LTL pricing structures, tariffs, routing, and industry software platforms (McLeod, TAI, Project44, or equivalent).
- Proven track record in building carrier networks and improving operational margins.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of LTL Specialists to achieve performance goals in service quality, margin growth, and operational efficiency.
- Build and sustain strong partnerships with LTL carriers to improve pricing, service levels, and network coverage.
- Develop and enhance relationships with key customers, collaborating on capacity, rate solutions, and proactive problem-solving.
- Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and analytics tools to streamline workflows, improve visibility, and drive cost savings.
- Monitor performance metrics such as margin per load, service performance, and carrier utilization to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with internal brokerage, operations, and sales teams to ensure alignment between customer expectations and execution capabilities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by introducing new technologies, processes, or carrier programs that enhance efficiency or profitability.
- Oversee carrier onboarding and compliance to ensure performance standards and company policies are consistently met.
- Forecast volume trends and develop strategic plans to manage capacity and margin in varying market conditions.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
