Freight Broker

Swift Transportation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Training & Growth Opportunities

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Job summary

Swift Transportation is seeking a results-driven logistics broker to negotiate freight rates, manage carrier partnerships, and optimize lane profitability from our Phoenix area offices.

You will analyze market trends, drive revenue, and coordinate end-to-end transportation processes while working with carrier partners and internal stakeholders to meet company targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years brokerage or sales/customer service experience
• Knowledge of transportation and 3PL operations
• Proven ability to meet revenue targets
• Familiar with TMS and brokerage systems
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and results-driven

Responsibilities

• Negotiate freight rates and manage carrier relationships
• Analyze market conditions to optimize pricing on lanes
• Drive growth and profitability through strategic initiatives
• Coordinate buy/sell process from carrier to delivery
• Communicate market changes to leadership and teams

Skills

Negotiation

Sales experience

Customer service

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

TMS

AS400

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Job Responsibilities

With close direction, negotiate freight rates for KNX's Logistics Division (3PL & Brokerage); build and optimize the use of carrier partner relationships, alliance partnerships and other relations and respond to KNX's capacity requirements and network. Provide recommendations on when to adjust rates on lanes based on changes in the market. Consistently deliver on strategic growth initiatives.

• Deliver against growth and profitability targets.
• Analyze the freight market to maximize profit and negotiating power at each transaction.
• Analyze freight carriers and lanes based on but not limited to the following; capacity and utilization, insurance, price, safety, and service.
• Negotiate rates and terms with carrier partners and customers.
• Communicate market changes and carrier opportunities to Leadership and other involved stakeholders.
• Manage entire process starting with the buy from the outside carrier thru the pick-up and delivery for the customer.
• Manage the interface between the customers' transportation personnel and head office.
• Properly integrate customer transportation strategies of those which are considered within the formulation of Swift strategies.
• Maintain focus on Key Performance Indicators.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership, including but not limited to travel when applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of previous brokerage-related/transportation experience or two (2) years experience with sales, inside sales call center or customer service experience, required.
• Basic knowledge of transportation and 3PL, required.
• Must be results oriented.
• Must possess entrepreneurial spirit with proven ability to solicit new customers and meet specific revenue targets.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and purpose, with a bias for action.
• Must be familiar with and knowledgeable of TMS and brokerage systems.
• Must be self-confident and a self-starter without the need of close supervision.
• Must be able to operate in a busy, demanding environment.
• Must be able to understand and enforce company policies.
• Must be knowledgeable of AS400 and MS Office Suite tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with ability to communicate well with others and transfer knowledge.
• Must possess quantitative and qualitative analysis skills with superior problem solving ability.
• Bachelors' in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

What we Offer

• 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.
• Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities: We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.
• Training, Development & Growth Opportunities: Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.