Freight Broker
Department: Logistics Handling Solutions
Location: Westfield
Employment Type: Full-Time
Manage freight needs for the department with the goal of maximizing profits without compromising service to our customers.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enter, monitor and track shipments in multiple arenas (i.e. TMS system, load boards, tracking software, etc.)
- Communicate continuously with customers, suppliers, dispatchers and drivers
- Calculate space requirements for cubing equipment and / or LTL’s
- Posting to load boards
- Vetting carriers for safety rating and insurance requirements
- Tender shipments through asset or brokered environment
- Decision making without assistance that adheres to departments goals
- Claims processing
- Facilitate shipments through invoicing
- Audit freight bills
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- Able to function in a fast paced, changing environment
- Proactive and reactive capabilities with decision making skills
- Professional communication skills in all forms: phone, email, web call, etc.
- Regularly working beyond normal hours of operation including evenings, weekends & holidays
- Technically competent and proficient with various software programs
- Knowledge and experience with various modes of transportation and equipment
- 5 years Transportation experience; brokerage operations preferred (experience with DAT and / or truckstop.com preferred)
- Able to focus through distraction and interoffice activity
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Intermediate Math skills: Current market rate calculations, Density Calculations, measurement conversions, profit calculations, etc.
- Attention to Details
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to follow through with tasks given by superiors and complete them on time
- Ability to work independently
- Strong oral and written communication skills
WORK CONDITIONS
- Overtime will be required as needed
- Sitting in front of a computer for extended periods of time will be required
Why work for Storage Solutions?
Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, Storage Solutions is an employee-owned company that has experienced stable growth for decades. The products and services we offer are in demand and the industry is continuously expanding.
Here are some of the benefits we offer:
- Generous paid time off policies
- Great medical, dental and vision plans
- HSA contributions
- A Variety of 401(k) options
- Short and long-term disability insurance policies
- Life insurance policies
Partner Testimonial
“Their knowledge of the equipment and how to set up a facility saved our project from potential disaster.”
– Foxconn