Nfi
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The role reports to the Capacity Manager or Director of Capacity.
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Overview
The Freight Broker is responsible for leading the carrier lifecycle for NFI’s Brokerage division, including sourcing, onboarding, negotiating, and managing strategic carrier partnerships to achieve operational, service, and profitability goals. This position exercises independent judgment and discretion in evaluating, selecting, and developing carriers, making commercial and operational decisions that directly impact network capacity, cost management, and customer service delivery. The role reports to the Capacity Manager or Director of Capacity.
Carrier Development
Carrier Operations
Use data driven insights on lane and rate trends to optimize carrier placement and support customer growth initiatives with sales and account management.
Analyze lane performance, service failures, and carrier scorecards; make recommendations and decisions to enhance service and profitability.
Contribute to Quarterly Business Reviews and performance analyses with key
carriers; support the management of corrective actions as needed.
Identify process improvements and lead operational initiatives that enhance carrier engagement, automation, and efficiency.
Exercise discretion in resolving service, compliance, or performance disputes with carriers and internal teams.
Champion process improvements, automation tools, and continuous learning culture.
Uphold NFI’s service, compliance, and safety standards across all carrier interactions.
Carrier Training
Bachelor’s Degree required (Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred).
3–5 years of experience in transportation brokerage, carrier management, or logistics operations, preferred working with domestic truckload providers.
Demonstrated experience in rate negotiation, margin management, and carrier sourcing strategy.
Individual commitment towards sharpening existing or acquiring new skills as required by demands of the business or customers.
Market knowledge of truckload lanes and rates
Excellent customer relationship building and account management skills
Strong analytical, financial acumen, and decision-making skills.
Proficient in TMS, Excel, and analytics/reporting tools used in brokerage services
Excellent communication, relationship management, and problem-solving
We are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $66,593.00 - $77,691.95. This position is also eligible for a quarterly commission based on shipments booked. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location when determining a starting rate of pay.
Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
Carrier Development
Carrier Operations
Use data driven insights on lane and rate trends to optimize carrier placement and support customer growth initiatives with sales and account management.
Analyze lane performance, service failures, and carrier scorecards; make recommendations and decisions to enhance service and profitability.
Contribute to Quarterly Business Reviews and performance analyses with key
carriers; support the management of corrective actions as needed.
Identify process improvements and lead operational initiatives that enhance carrier engagement, automation, and efficiency.
Exercise discretion in resolving service, compliance, or performance disputes with carriers and internal teams.
Champion process improvements, automation tools, and continuous learning culture.
Uphold NFI’s service, compliance, and safety standards across all carrier interactions.
Carrier Training
Bachelor’s Degree required (Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred).
3–5 years of experience in transportation brokerage, carrier management, or logistics operations, preferred working with domestic truckload providers.
Demonstrated experience in rate negotiation, margin management, and carrier sourcing strategy.
Individual commitment towards sharpening existing or acquiring new skills as required by demands of the business or customers.
Market knowledge of truckload lanes and rates
Excellent customer relationship building and account management skills
Strong analytical, financial acumen, and decision-making skills.
Proficient in TMS, Excel, and analytics/reporting tools used in brokerage services
Excellent communication, relationship management, and problem-solving
We are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $66,593.00 - $77,691.95. This position is also eligible for a quarterly commission based on shipments booked. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location when determining a starting rate of pay.
Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.