Freight Broker | NFI Industries | Camden NJ & Chicago IL

NFI Industries; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries is hiring a Freight Broker to join the U.S. Brokerage team in Camden, NJ. You will manage the full carrier lifecycle, sourcing, negotiating, and building long-term carrier partnerships to keep global supply chains moving.

You will collaborate with sales and account teams, handle daily load coverage, and utilize TMS, data analytics, and Excel to optimize performance and drive profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or completed in a related field.
• Ability to handle a high volume of calls (80-100/day) to negotiate and seal deals with carriers.
• Motivated self-starter eager to master negotiation, financial acumen, and market dynamics.
• Strong analytical ability and comfort with Excel, TMS, and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and onboard carrier partners to build a profitable carrier network.
• Negotiate spot and contractual rates, leverage market data to optimize margins.
• Manage daily load coverage, monitor carrier performance analytics and KPIs.
• Collaborate with sales and account teams and use brokerage tech tools to streamline processes.

Skills

High-Energy Communicator

Drive & Mindset

Problem-Solving

Excel

TMS

Analytics Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related

Job description

Why Choose NFI?

Kickstart your career in supply chain and logistics with NFI, an industry-leading third-party logistics provider! We are hiring a close-knitcohort of 3 to 6 Freight Brokers to join our U.S. Brokerage team together.

Instead of flying solo on day one, you'll onboard, train, and grow alongside a team of peers. You'll build your industry knowledge together, tackle real-world challenges as a team, and forge strong professional connections from day one.

What You'll Do

As a Freight Broker, you'll manage the full carrier lifecycle: sourcing, negotiating, and building long-term strategic partnerships that keep global supply chains moving.

• Carrier Development: Research, select, and onboard carrier partners aligned with NFI's standards. Build a reliable pipeline of targeted carriers and optimize network capacity to drive profitability.

• Negotiation & Strategy: Negotiate spot and contractual rates, leverage market data to optimize margins, and make independent commercial decisions.

• Operational Leadership: Manage daily load coverage, evaluate carrier performance analytics and KPIs, and solve supply chain challenges in real time.

• Continuous Growth: Collaborate across sales and account management teams, contribute to business reviews, and leverage modern brokerage tech tools (TMS, data analytics, Excel) to streamline processes.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Completed Bachelor's Degree required (Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred).

• High-Energy Communicator: Comfortable managing a high volume of inbound and outbound calls (around 80-100 calls/day) to build rapport, negotiate rates, and seal deals with carriers.

• Drive & Mindset: Highly motivated self-starter eager to master negotiation, financial acumen, and market dynamics.

• Problem-Solving & Tech Skills: Strong analytical ability, quick decision-making under pressure, and comfort using Excel, TMS, and analytics tools.

• Experience: Previous internship or 0-3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, phone sales, or customer service is a plus. We are fully prepared to train candidates with the right drive and grit!

Why You'll Love This Role

• Cohort Learning Model: Learn, collaborate, and succeed alongside a dedicated group of recent grads and early career professionals.

• Clear Career Progression: Gain hands-on exposure to negotiation, account management, and logistics strategy. All key skills for rapid leadership growth.

• Mentorship & Support: Learn directly from Capacity Directors and senior leadership who are invested in your professional development.