Logistics Specialist - Carrier Procurement & Negotiations

Legacy Supply Chain; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Retirement Support

Robust Health Plan

Job Skills Development

Leadership Development

Career Opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Supply Chain is seeking an energetic Logistics Specialist to support cargo movements, negotiate with carriers, and expand our partner network. You will work with customers, operations, and sales to understand transportation needs and ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring experience in transportation and brokerage environments, strong communication skills, and a proactive, customer-focused mindset. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in the transportation industry preferred.
• Intermodal/road transport and/or brokerage environment preferred.
• Energetic, relentless, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiator and communicator with a great phone presence.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Enthusiasm and high energy.
• Strong work ethic & coachable.
• Insatiable curiosity, always willing to learn and grow with the company into progressive roles and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Source carriers to arrange transportation of clients’ cargo.
• Negotiate freight rates with carriers.
• Track and trace shipments, troubleshoot shipment issues.
• Build excellent rapport with partner carriers to promote Legacy as a fair business partner.
• Work closely with operations, sales, and account management to understand clients’ transportation needs.
• Monitor and follow up on additional costs during transit to minimize order costs.
• Communicate with customers in an excellent customer service manner and build rapport as a responsive and creative problem solver.
• Communicate with carriers in an excellent professional manner and develop relationships as a fair business partner.
• Maintain accurate and timely billing entries.
• Maintain shared files and SOPs.
• Contribute to a healthy working atmosphere with teamwork and Legacy culture.
• Other duties, as required, may be assigned.

Skills

Transportation industry experience

Intermodal/road transport experience

Negotiation skills

Phone presence

Multi-tasking

Energetic

Work ethic & coachable

Willingness to grow

Job description

Legacy Supply Chain is seeking an energetic Logistics Specialist to support cargo movements, negotiate with carriers, and expand our partner network. You will work with customers, operations, and sales to understand transportation needs and ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring experience in transportation and brokerage environments, strong communication skills, and a proactive, customer-focused mindset. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.