Logistics Specialist- Freight Brokerage
Roth Staffing Companies

Ultimate Staffing is partnering with a growing 3rd Party Logistics company to find a Logistics Specialist to join their operations team. Must have Customer Service, Order Entry and/or Account Management experience within the Freight Brokerage Industry.

Job Title: Logistics Specialist- Freight Brokerage

Location: West County, on-site only

Status: Temp to Hire

Schedule: Mon - Fri 8 am to 5 pm

Compensation: $22-25/hr, negotiable based on experience. Also monthly bonus opportunities once hired on permanently.

Overview:

• Understand the processes, documentation, and terminology involved in the transportation industry.

• Coordinate customer shipment requests and assign/dispatch carriers to loads utilizing the Transportation Management System (TMS) and other resources.

• Responsible for dispatching, routing, and tracking of all domestic transportation modes.

• Provide customer rate quotes and negotiate rates with carriers daily. Must be able to make decisions on behalf of the client.

• Follow specific customer requirements on a by customer basis.

• Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking skills to daily responsibilities.

• Build great relationships with customers, responding timely and following up on issues until resolved.

• Collaborate in a work environment where we can learn and improve processes among all departments.

• Contribute to other projects and initiatives as needed.

Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred but not required.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma

• 2+ years of Brokerage experience.

• 3+ years of Customer Account Management/Order Entry experience.

• Industry experience is a plus.

• Strong Computer skills.

• Experience with CRMs and Excel is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.