Sr Manager Freight Brokerage

Position Overview

Job Description

• By leveraging industry experience and subject matter expertise work with internal and external partners to develop a robust Freight Brokerage program including all things people process and technology. The program will be for national use must provide at least $2M of NET Income to the the companys EBITDA bottom line and should be scalable for ongoing company growth through merger and acquisition. Determine if the program should have a specific brand or market presence and if so what that should look like and how it should be marketed.
• Create maintain and continuously improve the utilization of technology to manage the program. Including but not limited to utilizing TMS to track all loads connect directly to 3rd party freight brokerage firms and carriers monitor payments and performance etc. Analyze data and identify areas for improvement in the supply chain both for financial performance and service to freight customers.
• Work closely with all key transportation sub departments (such as Outbound Inbound Operations Planning and Routing) to ensure the best NET use of the companys fleet assets and drivers for all work (store delivery DC to DC transfers backhauls and freight brokerage). Provide data leadership and clear communication to ensure the health of the overall transportation operations department.
• Research engage and build high quality relationships with both direct freight customers and freight brokerage partners. Continually develop a new customer funnel. Ensure that the fit between the companys Fleet Brokerage and these partners is solid and healthy. Oversee new contracts contract adjustments and all internal and external requirements (such as insurance freight ownership etc. along with performance metrics that come along with managing this program.
• Lead coach manage and develop team members who support both business development and day to day of the Freight Brokerage program. Hire train and support new associates. Create and manage goals provide feedback execute annual reviews. Ensure that skillsets and capabilities match and support the direction of the program. Develop and implement strategies to build a positive and inclusive environment across all team members and internal partners. By assessing if the team has the appropriate structure and personnel to develop communicate and execute on company initiatives.
• Travel Required:Yes

• Office : Office Temperature 65F to 75F)

• Specialized Knowledge : Knowledge of transportation industry wholesale grocery operations freight brokerage business development transportation brokerage industry
• Special Skills : Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel; Strong financial acumen; Ability to leverage TMS (Transportation Management Systems) for program oversight and operational efficiency
• Physical abilities: :
• Other: : Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fastpaced environment; Strong attention to detail; Strong leadership relationship building and analytical skills
• Travel : Travel required up to 40 of time

• 57 : Minimum of 5 years experience in building and maintaining a freight brokerage program for a major shipper or carrier

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About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores C&S now services customers of all sizes supplying more than 7500 independent supermarkets chain stores military bases and institutions with over 100000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chainstyle model throughout the Midwest South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race color creed religion ancestry national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran status or any other protected factor under federal state or local law.