Carrier Development Coordinator

Legacy Supply Chain; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company-funded 401(k) plan

Comprehensive health plans

Skill development training

Leadership development programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading supply chain provider in Dublin, Ohio is seeking a Carrier Development Coordinator to drive the expansion of its partner carrier base. The ideal candidate will engage in sourcing carriers, negotiating freight rates, tracking shipments, and building strong relationships with carriers. Applicants should possess excellent negotiation and communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive pay alongside an extensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with company match and health plans.

Qualifications

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiator and communicator with a great phone presence.
• Resourceful in solving problems.
• Proficient in Outlook; intermediate in Excel and Word.
• Able to quickly learn to work with various web applications.
• Experience in transportation/brokerage industry is an asset; willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Source carriers for client transportation.
• Negotiate freight rates with carriers.
• Track shipments and troubleshoot issues.
• Build rapport with partner carriers.
• Work with Sales to understand transportation needs.
• Research carriers for new business opportunities.
• Maintain understanding of market conditions and carrier pricing trends.

Skills

Energetic

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Proficient in Outlook

Intermediate in Excel

Intermediate in Word

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Legacy Supply Chain's freight brokerage division is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Carrier Development Coordinator that will help support our growth and expand our partner carrier base. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.

What to expect as a Carrier Development Coordinator:

• Source carriers to arrange for transportation of clients’ cargo
• Negotiate freight rates with carriers
• Track and trace shipments, troubleshoot shipment issues
• Build excellent rapport with partner carriers to promote Legacy as a fair business partner
• Work closely with Sales to understand clients’ transportation needs
• Research carriers to identify potential business partners
• Maintain solid understanding of market conditions and carrier pricing trends

Qualifications:

• Energetic, relentless, and thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent negotiator and communicator with a great phone presence
• Resourceful and constructive problem solver
• Proficient in Outlook; intermediate in Excel and Word
• Able to quickly learn to work with various web applications
• Experience in transportation/brokerage industry an asset, ability and willingness to learn

Why Legacy Supply Chain?

• Competitive Pay: Highly competitive wages
• Retirement Support: Company-funded 401(k) with top match percentage in the industry
• Robust Health Plan: Affordable, comprehensive protection for you and your family - medical, dental, vision, and more
• Job Skills Development: On-the-job supply chain skills development, in person and online training
• Leadership Development: Programs to prepare future supply chain leaders including new manager training and Leadership Excellence Summit
• Career Opportunities: Build a career path at a growing company that focuses on development, succession planning, and HIPO identification

For over 40 years, Legacy Supply Chain has grown and evolved as a pioneering, mid-sized 3PL provider that businesses depend on to create control over their dynamic omni-channel supply chains. We believe in the power of a more connected world and staying connected to our employees, our customers and their consumers is more important than ever.

We take an intentional approach to creating alignment between our people, our culture, and our values. Our proven development methodology ensures that our 6 core values guide our business strategy and our daily behaviors.

Our purpose is to develop servant leaders who help people, commerce and communities work better together. Because when people lead by example and serve one another, everyone profits - and that certainly feels like a Legacy worth leaving.

Legacy Supply Chain is an equal opportunity employer. Legacy Supply Chain does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.