Logistics Specialist - Carrier Procurement (Weekend/Afterhours)

Legacy Supply Chain; Dublin (OH); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Health plan

Skills development

Leadership programs

Career growth

Descripción de la vacante

Legacy Supply Chain’s freight brokerage is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support cargo movements and connect with carrier partners. You will negotiate rates, track shipments, and build strong customer and carrier relationships.

The role involves weekend and after-hours shifts and offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan with company match. This is a full-time on-site position in Dublin, OH.

Formación

• Energetic, relentless and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiator and communicator with strong phone presence.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Great customer service skills and rapport-building abilities.
• High energy and coachable with a strong work ethic.
• Insatiable curiosity and willingness to grow with the company.

Responsabilidades

• Source carriers to arrange transportation of clients’ cargo.
• Negotiate freight rates with carriers.
• Track and trace shipments and troubleshoot issues.
• Build rapport with partner carriers and promote Legacy as a fair partner.
• Collaborate with operations, sales and account management to understand clients’ needs.
• Monitor transit costs and minimize order costs.
• Communicate with customers professionally and be a proactive problem-solver.
• Maintain accurate shipment and billing records and files.
• Support a teamwork-driven culture aligned with Legacy values.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Energy

Work ethic

Curiosity

Descripción del empleo

Job Overview

Legacy Supply Chain’s freight brokerage is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Logistics Specialist that will help support the movement of cargo for our customers and connecting carriers capable of handling shipments. As a Logistics Specialist, you must be comfortable negotiating on the phone and building relationships with customers as well as expanding our partner carrier base. This position includes a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.

Schedule and Compensation

• Weekend & Afterhours Thursday-Monday (1pm-9pm EST weekdays and 9am-5pm EST Saturday & Sunday)
• Competitive annual salary based on experience

Job Details

What to expect as a Logistics Specialist - Carrier Procurement:

• 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

• Monitoring and following up on additional costs occurred during transit to minimize order costs

• Communicating with customers in an excellent customer service manner and building rapport as a responsive and creative problem solver

• Communicating with carriers in an excellent professional manner and developing relationships as a fair business partner

• Maintaining accurate database entries (notes, shipment details, shippers, carriers, etc.)

• Maintaining accurate and timely billing entries

• Maintaining shared files and SOP’s

• Contributing to a healthy working atmosphere where teamwork, communication, and a strong focus on LEGACY culture and values are expected

• Other duties, as required, may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience in the transportation industry preferred

• Experience in 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

• Great customer service skills

• Enthusiasm and high energy

• Strong work ethic & coachable

• Insatiable curiosity, always willing to learn and grow with the company into progressive roles and responsibilities

Why Legacy Supply Chain?

• Competitive Pay: Highly competitive wages
• Retirement Support: Company-funded 401(k) with top match percentage in the industry
• Robust Health Plan: Affordable, comprehensive protection for you and your family - medical, dental, vision, and more
• Job Skills Development: On-the-job supply chain skills development, in person and online training
• Leadership Development: Programs to prepare future supply chain leaders including new manager training and Leadership Excellence Summit
• Career Opportunities: Build a career path at a growing company that focuses on development, succession planning, and HIPO identification

About Legacy Supply Chain

For over 40 years, Legacy Supply Chain has grown and evolved as a pioneering, mid-sized 3PL provider that businesses depend on to create control over their dynamic omni-channel supply chains. We believe in the power of a more connected world and staying connected to our employees, our customers and their consumers is more important than ever.

We take an intentional approach to creating alignment between our people, our culture, and our values. Our proven development methodology ensures that our 6 core values guide our business strategy and our daily behaviors.

Our purpose is to develop servant leaders who help people, commerce and communities work better together. Because when people lead by example and serve one another, everyone profits – and that certainly feels like a Legacy worth leaving.

Legacy Supply Chain is an equal opportunity employer. Legacy Supply Chain does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.