Logistics Manager

Company: FreightCenter
Location: Palm Harbor
Posted on: May 1, 2020

Job Description:

Position Purpose:
As a Manager of Logistics, you are an essential part of the decision point for all Brokerage and Logistics related transactions between customers and carrier partners. It is your responsibility to supervise a team of Inside Sales, Carrier Sales and Outbound Sales that work effectively by providing guidance, coaching, and leadership to the team, achieving a positive impact on our customer and corporate expectations. This position is all about communication and performance leadership. The approved candidate will report and work closely with the Director of Logistics.
Responsibilities:

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• Leading the customer sales and carrier sales team through coaching and supervisory techniques
  
  
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  • Coach and mentor customer and carrier sales team members within all aspects of sales process, equipment recognition and company policies
    
    
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    • Developing supply chain solutions with carriers and customers
      
      
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      • Set expectation on behavior for the team
        
        
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        • Raise the quality of talent by having a positive attitude
          
          
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          • Initiate and develop working relationships with others including but not limited to departmental leaders, peers, customers, and carriers.
            
            
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            • Define and develop strategies for growth with Director of Logistics
              
              
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              • Communicate clear expectations and hold the team accountable
                
                
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                • Take the initiative to develop and retain employees to foster an environment where identifying and improving the operations is a focus
                  
                  
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                  • Continuously assess the current talent pool, develop a succession plan, and grow the talents
                    
                    * Required Qualifications--- Required- Please ensure your resume clearly provides evidence of the following:
                    
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                    • Experience in Freight Brokerage. Preferably 3 years minimum.
                      
                      
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                      • Experience and ability to effectively train others
                        
                        
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                        • Management background in Brokerage
                          
                          
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                          • Experience in the Transportation industry
                            
                            
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                            • Understanding or ability to learn TMS, preferably Aljex
                              
                              
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                              • Basic understanding of accounting
                                
                                
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                                • Communication skills - advanced
                                  
                                  
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                                  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
                                    
                                    
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                                    • Excellent customer service skills
                                      
                                      Benefits:
                                      As a FreightCenter employee, you're a part of a dynamic company that provides a solid foundation for career growth. We offer a fun, relaxed environment and a comprehensive training program to prepare you for advancement, management upward mobility, and other opportunities to be successful in your career.
                                      
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                                      • On-site paid training and ongoing career development
                                        
                                        
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                                        • Paid time off
                                          
                                          
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                                          • Health, dental, vision and life insurance
                                            
                                            
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                                            • 401K program w/ company match
                                              
                                              
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                                              • Internal advancement opportunities for outstanding performers
                                                
                                                
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                                                • Monthly company events
                                                  
                                                  
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                                                  • Incentive contests
                                                    
                                                    
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                                                    • Casual working environment
                                                      
                                                      FreightCenter Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status.

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