Search jobs > Providence, RI > Freight broker

Need a Freight Broker ASAP

Gpac
Providence, Rhode Island, Rhode Island
Full-time

This is an amazing opportunity for candidates seeking a challenging role in the world of freight brokerage.

As a Freight Broker, you will play a vital role in connecting shippers with carriers, ensuring seamless transportation of goods across the country in the industry, you'll navigate the logistics landscape like a true mastermind, creating efficient transportation solutions while never missing a beat.

Responsibilities :

  • Build and nurture strong relationships with shippers and carriers, becoming a trusted partner in their freight transport needs.
  • Negotiate rates, contracts, and terms with carriers to ensure maximum value and efficiency.
  • Coordinate and manage the entire freight cycle, from initial pickup to final delivery, while providing excellent customer service along the way.
  • Monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues that arise during transit.
  • Leverage your industry knowledge and network to identify new business opportunities and expand the company's reach.

Essential Job Functions :

  • Collaborate with customers and carriers to develop tailored transportation solutions that meet their unique needs.
  • Utilize cutting-edge technology platforms to track shipments, analyze data, and optimize operational efficiency.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulations, applying this knowledge to enhance service quality and compliance.
  • Generate and maintain accurate documentation and records, ensuring seamless flow of information.

Skills :

  • 3+ years of experience in freight brokerage or a related industry.
  • Proven track record of success, with a book of business being a highlight but not disqualifier
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, allowing you to build strong relationships and secure favorable rates.
  • Proficiency in utilizing industry-specific software and technology platforms.
  • Strong multitasking abilities, enabling you to juggle multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.

Name is Randy call me at 605.988.6356 to discuss!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

20 days ago
Related jobs
Gpac
Providence, Rhode Island

This is an amazing opportunity for candidates seeking a challenging role in the world of freight brokerage. As a Freight Broker, you will play a vital role in connecting shippers with carriers, ensuring seamless transportation of goods across the country-- in the industry, you'll navigate the logist...

Gpac
Providence, Rhode Island

This is an amazing opportunity for candidates seeking a challenging role in the world of freight brokerage. As a Freight Broker, you will play a vital role in connecting shippers with carriers, ensuring seamless transportation of goods across the country-- in the industry, you'll navigate the logist...

Promoted
Citizens
Johnston, Rhode Island

As part of our dedicated team, you’ll create positive interactions with our customers every day, whether that’s delivering a memorable service experience, or helping to problem-solve an issue - they’ll want to tell friends or family about the service they received as a customer. Help customers impro...

Promoted
American Eagle
Providence, Rhode Island

You can hang! Your skillset rocks no matter what zone you're in and you can easily flex between the Salesfloor, Cash & Wrap, Fitting Room and Stockroom as needed. ...

Promoted
Canon Business Process Services
West Greenwich, Rhode Island

OverviewWarehouse Material Handler is responsible for picking, packing, and all physical & system material movements which support the warehouse activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, FIFO inventory movements, processing shipments, locating inbound materials, cycle counting an...

Promoted
Wingate Healthcare
Providence, Rhode Island

The receptionist is responsible for providing general office support with a variety of clerical activities including but not limited to customer service, answering and directing calls to appropriate associates, mail distribution and requisition of supplies. ...

Promoted
804 Technology
Lincoln, Rhode Island

A Customer Service Representative, or CSR, will act as a liaison, provide product/services information, answer questions, and resolve any emerging problems that our customer accounts might face with accuracy and efficiency. The target is to ensure excellent service standards, respond efficiently to ...

Promoted
Aldi
Cranston, Rhode Island

Enhance the ALDI customer shopping experience in a collaborative team environment as an ALDI Cashier or Stocker. Stocker: Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving; ability to place product, weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heights. Stocker: Ability to operate equ...

Promoted
Walmart
Providence, Rhode Island

A Walmart stocker, also known as a backroom associate or overnight stocker, plays a crucial role in ensuring that merchandise is efficiently stocked and organized within the store. Here’s a typical job description for a Walmart stocker:. As a Walmart stocker, your primary responsibility is to mainta...

Promoted
Lowes
West Warwick, Rhode Island

As a Stocker at Lowe’s, you will be responsible for maintaining inventory levels by restocking shelves and organizing products within the store. ...