Logistics Team Lead

The Perfect Freight Source, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an experienced Team Lead to optimize operational systems and processes while ensuring compliance. This role requires strong management abilities and outside sales experience, contributing to the company's growth. The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years in a management role, coupled with 3 years in freight brokerage or logistics. Benefits include competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Preferred 3 years of experience in a freight brokerage or third-party logistics environment.
• Preferred 3 years of experience in customer service and sales.
• Required minimum of 2 years of experience in a management role.
• Proven track record bidding and quoting RFP, RFQ, RFI and Awarding Contracts.
• Proven track record on freight movements, monthly and annual volumes and revenues.
• Experience in managing a team of 3 or greater employees.
• Knowledgeable in over-the-road trucking (TL and LTL modes).
• Knowledgeable in Flatbed, Dry Van, Refrigerated, and Over-Dimensional freight.
• Knowledgeable on Load Boards (Truckstop and DAT).
• Knowledgeable in TMS and EDI systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage team.
• A liaison between direct customers.
• Manage and track team performance and target KPI’s.
• Broker Freight.
• Sales.
• Bid on current and potential business.

Skills

Leadership skills

Business acumen

Excellent communication

Project management

Problem solving

Decision-making

Customer service

Performance management

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Compliance

Collaboration

TL/LTL trucking knowledge

Freight modes: TL/LTL/Flatbed/Dry Van/

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

TMS systems

EDI systems

Load boards (Truckstop, DAT)

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

The Perfect Freight Source is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) logistic provider that delivers transportation solutions to some of the world’s successful companies.
The idea candidate must reside in the Houston Area and must be willing to commute to office everyday. Opportunity The Perfect Freight Source is a small company that is growing fast and there is a massive opportunity to grow within the company. We do not want you to be complacent, so we are seeking hard working individuals that want to excel and see themselves grow with a successful company.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead to join our team. In this role, you will optimize the operational systems and processes of the company, maximizing efficiency and profitability while remaining compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has an analytical mind, a deep understanding of business and financial principles, strong outside sales experience and a proven track record as a manager or lead of a small team.

Qualifications

• Preferred 3 years of experience in a freight brokerage or third-party logistics environment
• Preferred 3 years of experience in customer service and sales.
• Required minimum of 2 years of experience in a management role.
• Proven track record bidding and quoting RFP, RFQ, RFI and Awarding Contracts
• Proven track record on freight movements; monthly and annual volumes and revenues.
• Experience in managing a team of 3 or greater employees.
• Knowledgeable in over-the-road trucking (TL and LTL modes)
• Knowledgeable in Flatbed, Dry Van, Refrigerated, and Over-Dimensional freight.
• Knowledgeable on Load Boards (Truckstop and DAT)
• Knowledgeable in TMS and EDI systems
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage team.
• A liaison between direct customers.
• Manage and track team performance and target KPI’s.
• Broker Freight.
• Sales
• Bid on current and potential business.

Skills

• Possess leadership skills.
• Business acumen
• Excellent communication
• Project management
• Problem solving
• Decision-making
• Customer service
• Performance management
• Organization
• Interpersonal communication
• Time management
• Compliance
• Collaboration

Base Salary + Uncapped Commission Opportunity!

The base pay range displayed on reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this position. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Equal Employment and Opportunity

The Perfect Freight Source offers equal employment and does not discriminate on gender, race, or ethnicity. The organization workplace is collection of individuals attributes that together helps pursue the organization objectives efficiently and effectively.