Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Trademark -Specialist, Freight Brokerage Job Locations US-MN-Minneapolis Posted Date 10 hours ago(12/27/2024 6:29 PM) Category Transportation Company KeHE Distributors FLSA Status Exempt Requisition ID 2024-25304 Work Type Onsite Why Work for KeHE? Full-time
Pay Range: $60,000.00/Yr. - $70,000.00/Yr.
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Benefits on Day 1
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

The Freight Brokerage Specialist is responsible for load booking, load management, and expanding the company's freight brokerage capabilities. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with clients and carriers, negotiating freight rates, and ensuring the efficient movement of goods. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Essential Functions

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assures all customer service requirements and unique load requirements are known, understood, and incorporated into planning and execution processes. Assures truckload appointments are set to fulfill customer and load requirements. Builds carrier relationships for new and repeat businesses, secures truck capacity, negotiates operating agreements, and onboards carriers.Knowledgeable of the market to negotiate service terms and conditions, assures carrier compliance with legal, governmental and company standards, and books carriers for truckload traffic.Oversees load status to ensure loads are progressing as planned and maintains recordkeeping from beginning to end. Takes immediate corrective action when issues arise. Collaborates interdepartmentally. Close each load. Determine if the customer’s requirements and unique load requirements are met. Settles issues, discrepancies, and special service charges. Records carrier performance and conducts carrier reviews. Raises attention about any recurring issues to the Brokerage Manager for corrective action and resolution. Processes truckload rate requests for internal and external customers. Maintains keen awareness of customer circumstances and truckload market conditions to maximize opportunities, expand volume, and drive margin.Other duties and projects as assigned. Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Strong communication skills both verbal and written and interpersonal skills.Strong negotiation skills.Proficiency in using transportation management systems (TMS) and sales software.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Knowledge of transportation regulations and industry best practices.Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to solve issues as quicky as possible and in a professional manner. Ability to develop and maintain personal professional, lasting relationships with customers, carriers, and co-workers, based on mutual understanding, trust and shared accountability.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field required. 2+ years of experience in freight brokerage, logistics, or sales.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

 

 

Requisition ID 2024-25304 Equal Employer Opportunity Statement KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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