Logistics Broker

Description

Do you want to be part of an amazing team with outstanding benefits!!?? Logistics Partners, a Division of Plaisted Companies in Elk River, MN is looking for a Logistics Broker.

This position manages the logistics services that we offer to our shipper and carrier customers. It is responsible for matching available shipments with carrier capacity, managing that process to completion, building relationships with customers, and growing our customer base. This is a critical position in building trust and value with our customers and managing our profitability. Our ability to develop carrier and shipper customers is greatly dependent on the performance of this position.

Duties:

• Managing Shipments, covering loads, working with carriers for good spot rates and booking shipments.
• Watching the loads boards to cover the current freight.
• Researching the carriers before booking the loads to make sure they are CSA compliant.
• Maintain regular contact with existing clients to determine shipping needs, providing responsive customer service, and resolving client issues quickly and effectively.
• Issue complete, accurate and timely load confirmations to the carrier(s) on each shipment.
• Phone and e-mail customers to solicit available shipments and business opportunities.
• Register customer logistics needs into our computer system with accurate, timely information.
• Communicating with customers about any delays with pickup and delivery.
• Provide back-up to fellow team members as needed.
• Order entry.
• Answering a large volume of calls and answering the phones promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Benefits:

· Health insurance benefits-paid 100% for employee

· Nine Medical Insurance Plans available

· Deductible is matched by employer 50% up to $1,000.00

· Health Account- FSA and HSA

· Dental Insurance- paid 100% for employee

· Vision Insurance

· Hearing Aid Program

· Life Insurance

· 401K with match

· Paid time off

· Holiday pay

· Free/Discounted company apparel and merchandise

· Free uniforms

· Plaisted Bucks

· $1,000.00 Employee Referral program

· Safety Reward Program

· Year- end bonuses

· Volunteer Wage Reimbursement

· Advancement opportunities

· Employee Assistance Program

· Legal Shield/ID shield

· AFLAC-short/long term disability

· Company events such as cook outs, dinners, and more!

Requirements

· 1+ years of experience in a logistics role required

· Bachelor’s degree

· Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook

· Excellent communications skills, negotiating skills and persuasiveness.

· Ability to build relationships and trust.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and easily adapt to multiple roles.

· Dependable, reliable, responsible and fulfills obligations.

· Enthusiasm and high energy, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to resolve problems and display strong time management skills

· Willingness to learn new things, and to take on responsibilities and challenges.

· Team player attitude.

· Attention to detail

Position: Full Time/Permanent

Hours: Mon-Fri from 7:00 am to 3:30pm (With Some Flexibility)

Wage: Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience

If interested, please reply with your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!