Freight Manager

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston seeks a seasoned Logistics Manager to oversee daily freight operations, develop strategies, and optimize costs while ensuring on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.

You will manage carrier relationships, mentor a high-performing team, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in freight management or logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations and industry best practices.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• The ideal candidate must reside in the Houston Area and must be willing to commute to the office everyday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily freight operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Manage relationships with carriers, suppliers, and clients to enhance service quality.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor freight expenses and negotiate contracts to optimize costs.
• Broker freight and bid on current and potential business.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Train and mentor logistics staff to foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Detail-Oriented

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Team Management

Tools

Logistics Software

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily freight operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Manage relationships with carriers, suppliers, and clients to enhance service quality.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor freight expenses and negotiate contracts to optimize costs.
• Broker freight and bid on current and potential business.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Train and mentor logistics staff to foster a high-performance culture.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in freight management or logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations and industry best practices.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• The idea candidate must reside in the Houston Area and must be willing to commute to the office everyday.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in freight management and logistics operations, with a strong focus on optimizing costs, enhancing service quality, and ensuring compliance with transportation regulations. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while implementing effective logistics strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Hard Skills

• Freight Operations
• Logistics Strategies
• Cost Optimization
• Contract Negotiation
• Analytical Skills

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Problem-Solving Abilities

Industry Keywords

• Freight
• Supply Chain
• Compliance
• Safety Standards
• High-Performance Culture

Tools & Technologies

• Logistics Software
• Microsoft Office Suite