Freight Manager

Priority Wire & Cable; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

100% paid Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays AND PTO

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Priority Wire & Cable is seeking a Freight Manager to join our team in Houston, TX. This role involves leading a logistics team, overseeing transportation procurement, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of transportation experience and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits include competitive salary, 100% paid medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan. This role requires in-person attendance and may offer relocation options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of transportation experience regarding common practices and pricing structures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of logistics coordinators.
• Oversee transportation procurement processes and negotiate freight contracts.
• Monitor key performance indicators and report insights to management.

Skills

Data analysis and reporting tools

Team leadership and management

Negotiation skills

Transportation experience (LTL, FTL, Ocean, Air)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Job Overview

Priority Wire and Cable is currently in need of a Freight Manager who can quickly contribute and complement our team! The ideal candidate will have LTL, FTL, 3PL experience and strong logistics knowledge to included tariffs, routing, and disputes.

This position will be based out of our Little Rock, AR or Houston, TX office and will lead a small team. Relocation may be possible.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your duties may include:

• Transportation procurement process – carrier sourcing, negotiating freight contracts and pricing agreements for all modes of transportation (LTL, FTL, air, parcel)
• Manage relationships with all carrier’s and 3PL’s, and conduct performance reviews.
• Manage and train a team of logistic coordinators and assistants consisting of 4-5 direct employees to ensure proper planning and on-time delivery to customers and PWC distribution centers.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (cost of shipments, carrier capacity, freight cost savings, and providing insights to management team)
• Oversee and aid with freight audits and resolve discrepancies, including freight claims for loss or damage to ensure timely payment to carriers.
• Review and maintain compliance with all transportation regulations and provide updates regarding NMFC changes.
• Work closely with multiple departments including Warehouse Operations, Sales, Purchasing, Marketing, and Engineering to streamline order to deliver.
• Collaborate with Operations to maintain standard operating procedures for all freight-related activities to ensure consistency and proper training.
• Participate in reviewing and implementation of new software and technologies, such as TMS, and other real-time platforms.
• Primary contact point for all critical transportation issues, providing timely resolutions with clear communication to all departments.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job due to its in-person work requirement.

Perks And Benefits At Priority Wire And Cable

• Competitive salary
• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays AND PTO
• Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Requirements

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools like Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPS) SQL or BI platforms (Power BI)
• Experience with international shipping documents, incoterms, and customs brokerage process
• Strong team leadership and management skills and ability to work in fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities at once.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good negotiation and influencing skills to produce favorable outcomes both internally and externally.
• 5+ years of transportation experience (LTL, FTL, Ocean, Air) regarding common practices and pricing structures
• Proven procurement and contract negotiation skills to produce success.
• Ability to travel up to 15% per year.
• Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check.

Priority Wire & Cable is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor, or take over sponsorship, of employment visas. If hired, you must provide proof that you are legally authorized to work in the US.

Priority Wire & Cable is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.