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Job Location drjobs

Fenton, MI - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

**This is a hybrid role requiring inoffice presence TuesdayThursday**

Drive Brokerage Excellence.

At UniGroup we dont just move freight we move people products and possibilities. As the parent company of trusted brands like United Van Lines Mayflower Transit and UniGroup Logistics we bring innovation scale and service to every shipment.

Were seeking a Manager Brokerage whos ready to lead a growing team optimize transportation solutions and take ownership of thirdparty carrier performance with a focus on container freight specialized shipments (like autos and trade shows) and crossfunctional partnership.

This is a highvisibility role where your decisions directly influence cost carrier quality and service delivery across UniGroups expansive network.

What Youll Do

As the Manager Brokerage youll be responsible for building relationships leading a frontline team and sourcing 3rdparty carriers to keep freight moving smoothly. Youll:

Source vet and select thirdparty carriers especially for containers and specialized freight
Negotiate rates build partnerships and resolve service issues or disputes
Lead coach and develop a small but growing brokerage team
Oversee shipment coordination load planning and ontime delivery
Collaborate closely with pricing assets and equipment teams
Monitor KPIs using Excel Qlik ThoughtSpot and other performance tools
Identify opportunities to reduce manual reporting and streamline operations

What Youll Gain

This isnt just a role its a stepping stone to broader influence in our brokerage strategy. Youll work across departments shape service solutions and:

Lead and coach a team to drive performance collaboration and continuous improvement
Influence crossfunctional processes in pricing operations and strategy
Be part of a growing evolving team with clear impact and visibility

What Sets You Up for Success

Deep understanding of thirdparty transportation and carrier networks
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Proven leadership experience with a passion for team development
Comfort working with operational KPIs shipment metrics and data dashboards
A collaborative mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence

What Youll Bring

5 years of experience in brokerage transportation or logistics
Proven success managing carrier relationships and resolving service issues
Prior leadership experience you know how to set expectations coach and grow a team
Familiarity with container freight autos trade shows or other specialized freight is a plus
Handson experience with Excel and platforms like Qlik or ThoughtSpot
TIA Broker Certification is a bonus

Soft Skills to Thrive

Curiosity and a growth mindset
Calm strategic problemsolver especially under pressure
Strong communicator and influencer across all levels
Detailoriented with a focus on continuous improvement
Comfortable working in fastpaced everevolving environments

Our Benefits

We support your success with a full package of benefits designed to help you thrive professionally and personally.

Health & Wellbeing
Medical dental and vision coverage
12week primary caregiver leave and 4week secondary caregiver leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Time Off & Flexibility
Competitive paid time off (PTO) plus 8 hours of volunteer PTO
Paid holidays
Hybrid work schedule (inoffice Tuesday through Thursday)

Financial & Career Growth
401(k) with 3 employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Companypaid life and short/longterm disability insurance

Ready to Make Your Mark

If youre excited to contribute to smarter brokerage solutions support a growing team and collaborate with industry experts to drive transportation success wed love to hear from you!

Apply now and help us move the world smarter.

To see what UniGroup life is like visit our Careers Page Facebook or LinkedIn.

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Manager

Employment Type

Full-Time

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