Job Description

About the Role

Are you energized by fast?paced logistics, relationship?building, and closing freight deals? As a Freight Broker, youll play a critical role in keeping freight moving by securing shipment opportunities, matching dependable carriers with customer loads, and coordinating transportation from pickup to delivery. Youll be a key connector between shippers and carriers, ensuring cost?effective, on?time transportation while maintaining strong partnerships on both sides of the business.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys strategic problem?solving, and understands the urgency and precision required in transportation and logistics.

What Youll Be Doing

• Source and manage freight opportunities for asset?based third?party logistics (3PL) services
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and carrier partners
• Act as the primary point of contact between carriers and customers to ensure seamless transportation execution
• Provide accurate freight rates and pricing options tailored to customer needs
• Coordinate compliance with brokerage licensing requirements alongside the Director of Transportation and Safety Coordinator
• Prepare and manage freight documentation, including claims, insurance forms, and operational reports
• Monitor equipment and personnel utilization to optimize schedules and capacity
• Maintain accurate shipment, dispatch, and expense records
• Verify shipment details against bills of lading and resolve discrepancies efficiently
• Support additional transportation and logistics initiatives as needed

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience in freight brokerage, dispatching, or load planning
• Strong working knowledge of TMS systems and 3PL operations
• Experience with freight rate calculations, contract negotiation, and sales strategies
• Proficiency with administrative tasks, recordkeeping, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Solid understanding of transportation safety and security protocols
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle time?sensitive situations with confidence

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Standard office environment with indoor work conditions
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Occasional evening and weekend availability may be required
• Must be able to remain calm and effective during high?pressure or crisis situations
• Works in close proximity to others with low to moderate noise levels

Why Join Us?

Youll be part of a collaborative logistics team where your expertise directly impacts operational success and customer satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to sharpen your brokerage skills, grow within transportation management, and contribute to a fast?moving distribution operation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Findlay Tall Timbers Distribution Center is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

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