Freight Broker | NFI Industries | Irving TX

NFI Industries; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries is hiring a Freight Broker in Irving, TX to manage the full carrier lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding. You will build strategic carrier partnerships that sustain global supply chains and drive profitability.

You will negotiate rates, monitor performance, and collaborate with sales to optimize logistics strategies using modern brokerage tech tools. This role offers training and growth within a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required; logistics or supply chain preferred.
• Experience in transportation/logistics is a plus; training provided for the right candidate.
• Comfort with a high-volume calling environment (80–100 calls/day) and closing deals with carriers.
• Strong analytical ability and proficiency with Excel, TMS, and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Source, onboard, and manage carrier partners to build a reliable pipeline and capacity.
• Negotiate spot and contract rates; use market data to optimize margins and decisions.
• Oversee daily load coverage and evaluate carrier performance KPIs to address issues in real time.
• Collaborate with sales and account teams; leverage brokerage tech tools to streamline processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TMS

Excel

Data analytics tools

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.