Logistics Broker Specialist

Company: Tumalo Creek Transportation
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Logistics Broker Specialist Established freight brokerage seeking to add to our logistics operations team. This full-time position (Monday-Friday) will carry many different responsibilities from day-to-day operations and customer service to helping to support large and growing core company accounts. If you are a self-motivated, detail-oriented person that is comfortable and effective on the phone this position may be a good fit. You must be able to operate as part of a small team yet the ability to make informed decisions quickly and independently without direct instruction is critical. We are looking for a hospitality minded, customer service driven individual with the ability to help execute in house business and successfully solve problems that arise throughout the day. We are looking for a career-oriented individual looking for a long-term home. A candidate with the right initiative and work ethic can expect to move beyond this initial position. Responsibilities will include: -- maintaining contact with customers, carriers and shippers on a daily basis -- problem solving for a key customer and carriers as needs arise -- working with carriers to develop long term mutually beneficial relationships -- scheduling pickups and deliveries -- booking shipments with logistics companies -- trying to achieve the best possible margin through negotiations with carriers -- working with shippers and carriers to resolve issues on behalf of core client accounts -- various other office duties Requirements: -- A Hospitality focused and customer service-oriented individual is a must -- Must be able to handle several different duties simultaneously -- Can stay organized and work well under stress -- Phone experience and basic computer skills -- Ability to make intelligent decisions on the fly and under pressure -- Strong customers service and communication skills -- Logistics Broker Experience: minimum 2 Years -- Two Year College Degree (Preferred) Benefits include paid vacation time, HSA, company insurance policy with 50% premium coverage, company paid disability and life insurance if health insurance is utilized, access to dental and vision plans, participation in our company bonus plan after 6 months, 401K with up to 6% company match after the 1st year and access to unlimited commission if sales efforts are of interest. Pay: Negotiable Company Description About Us Founded in 2005 to provide superior transportation solutions for our clients, we have steadily grown into a highly respected and networked freight broker. We are known for our consistency, reliability, and for the personal touch we bring to all our clients. The bottom line is that we care about your customers as much as you do. Rest easy knowing Tumalo Creek is on the job. History Tumalo Creek started as a 2-man operation, specializing in temperature controlled freight, so we definitely understand deadlines. We have since expanded to almost every mode of transport available. Wherever you need it, we---ll get it there on time. Over the past decade, we have worked hard to earn our solid reputation, focusing on integrity and dependability. We did it by surrounding ourselves with experienced transportation professionals who have in excess of 150 years in the logistics industry. We work around the clock to keep things moving smoothly, communication with our customers being paramount. These are the cornerstones that have led us to be the trusted, primary broker of choice for many of our customers, large and small.

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