Dynamic Carrier Procurement Specialist - Freight

Legacy Supply Chain; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Career development

Job summary

Legacy Supply Chain is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support moving cargo for clients and to expand the carrier network. The role involves on-the-phone negotiation, relationship building with customers, and collaboration with operations, sales, and account management to meet transportation needs.

The position offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match and robust health coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in the transportation industry preferred.
• Experience in intermodal/road transport, and/or brokerage environment preferred.
• Energetic, relentless, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiator and communicator with a great phone presence.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Great customer service skills.
• Enthusiasm and high energy.
• Strong work ethic & coachable.
• Insatiable curiosity, always willing to learn and grow with the company into progressive roles and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Source carriers to arrange 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 operations, sales, and account management to understand clients’ transportation needs
• Monitoring and following up on additional costs occurred during transit to minimize order costs
• Communicating with customers in an excellent customer service manner and building rapport as a responsive and creative problem solver
• Communicating with carriers in an excellent professional manner and developing relationships as a fair business partner
• Maintaining accurate database entries (notes, shipment details, shippers, carriers, etc.)
• Maintaining accurate and timely billing entries
• Maintaining shared files and SOP’s
• Contributing to a healthy working atmosphere where teamwork, communication, and a strong focus on LEGACY culture and values are expected
• Other duties, as required, may be assigned

Skills

Negotiation

Phone communication

Customer service

Relationship building

Time management

Multitasking

Energetic and proactive

Fast-paced adaptation

Job description

Legacy Supply Chain is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support moving cargo for clients and to expand the carrier network. The role involves on-the-phone negotiation, relationship building with customers, and collaboration with operations, sales, and account management to meet transportation needs.

The position offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match and robust health coverage.