Rapidly growing third party logistics company located in Grand Rapids. We are a leader in the cold storage market and are looking to grow our dry and temp control transportation department.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Order Entry
Carrier rate negotiation
Customer rate negotiation
Source new carriers
Qualify new carriers
Negotiate rates on recurring business
Cover loads utilizing current carrier
base
Applies costing methodologies and selects
most cost-effective mode and carrier
Scheduling of inbound and outbound
trucks
Load track and trace
Generate business performance reports
Obtain new business—cold call, phone, local
sales calls etc.
Meet monthly sales goals
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree or similar
transportation operations experience
DESIRED SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Transportation
Carrier Market
‘Lane’ knowledge – carriers and truckload and LTL rating
Carrier Operations
Load Planning Experience
Transportation Terminology
Hours of Service Regulations
Cost savings analysis
Business Development
Technology
Transportation management system
Order Entry
Load Planning
Shipment Tracking
MS Office, Outlook, word, excel, access
Personality Traits
Outgoing
Personable
Approachable
Quick Study
Self Directed
Multi Tasker
Logical under pressure
Skilled negotiator
Good Presenter
Exceptional Team Leader
Training is provided.
No experience needed for the right candidate
Salary + Benefits + 401k + cell phone + Laptop + aggressive bonus structure.