Logistics Broker

Titanium Logistics, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Job summary

Titanium Transportation Group Inc. seeks a Logistics Broker in Nashville to support client relations and carrier procurement, track freight movement, and communicate with carriers and customers to meet shipping requirements.

You will work with multiple departments to ensure customer needs are met and maintain open communication with assigned carriers to exceed service expectations. Prior logistics experience is essential.

Qualifications

• This position is for an experienced mid-level logistics professional who is able to meet performance deadlines and adhere to all client shipping requirements.
• Experience working in a 3PL freight brokerage environment or role would be considered an asset.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the geographical region of the role.

Responsibilities

• Schedule carriers for shipping requirements per booking instructions and relay information accurately.
• Coordinate orders with departments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Liaise with customers and act as account manager to fulfill service requirements.
• Develop relationships with approved carriers and negotiate rates.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are coordinated with staff at each shipping destination.
• Be flexible and able to work extended hours as required.

Job description

Description

Titanium is a leading logistics and transportation company servicing Canada and the United States. We are a recognized consolidator of asset-based transportation companies, having completed thirteen acquisitions since 2011. Titanium has also been ranked by Canadian Business as one of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies for twelve consecutive years, and in 2020 was recognized by Financial Times as one of America's Fastest-Growing Companies. We are one of only three publicly traded Transportation Companies in Canada. We welcome growth, new ideas and the provision of opportunity!

Job Summary

The Logistics Broker will support all client relations and carrier procurement requirements, track the successful movement of freight and communicating directly with carriers and customers based on shipping requirements. They will work with various departments to ensure that the customer requirements are adhered to and will ensure that a constant line of communication remains open with assigned carriers to ensure that service expectations are met and, where possible, exceeded.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with assigned systems and applications, schedule carriers for shipping requirements per booking instructions, ensuring all information is relayed accurately
• Work closely with departments to ensure that all orders are coordinated for on time delivery
• Liaise directly with customers and act as account manager to ensure customer service requirements are understood and fulfilled
• Develop relationships with approved carriers and negotiate rating to associate with movements
• Ensure that all inbound and outbound shipments are coordinated with respective staff at each shipping destination
• Ability to be flexible and work extended hours as required

Job Requirements

• This position is for an experienced mid-level logistics professional who is able to meet performance deadlines and adhere to all client shipping requirements
• Experience working in an 3PL freight brokerage environment or role would be considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong understanding of the geographical region of the role
• Proficient with the use of a computer, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with TMW software would be considered an asset
• Sound business judgment and ability to perform insightful analysis
• Strong understanding of transportation industry and associated laws
• Experience working with customers through various means of communication and ability to manage customer relations
• Competitive salary - base plus commission earnings
• Office environment - no remote work available
• Work Schedule- This will be Tuesday-Saturday
• Group Benefits offered - Company pays 50% cost of the employee-only Base Plan for Medical, Dental, and Vison. Company pays for $25k Life Insurance Policy at no cost to you. Company also offers: Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• Titanium is committed to investing in our employees through the use of annual performance reviews - we promote from within!

Titanium Transportation Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants in advance; however, only applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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