Director of Brokerage Operations
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Schedule: Full-time Standard business hours (MonFri 8am5pm) with flexibility during peak times.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily brokerage operations to ensure efficient safe and accurate freight movement.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for growth enhancing operational profitability and scaling the brokerage division.
- Drive margin optimization and profitability through spot market RFQ oversight and cost control initiatives.
- Lead mentor and build high-performance operational teams fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers focusing on capacity management and reliability.
- Monitor key performance indicators such as on-time delivery margin percentages and staff productivity implementing process improvements where necessary.
- Utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and other technology to automate processes and increase operational speed.
- Ensure compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) and safety regulations
Work Environment: Office setting; may involve standing walking climbing stairs and occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs. Vision requirements include close distance color peripheral and depth perception.
Qualifications :
Qualifications/Competencies
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management or a related field
- 5-10 years in direct freight brokerage operations with substantial experience in a senior leadership role within a 3PL.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-team fast-paced brokerage environments.
- Deep understanding of brokerage financials including GP (gross profit) and margin management.
- Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) such as McLeod and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills with shippers and carriers.
Personality Traits
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and individual contributors.
- Strong problem-solving ability adaptability and resilience under tight deadlines.
- Willingness to work cross-functionally in a team-oriented environment.
Additional Information :
Pay/Benefits/Perks
- 115K 125K Commission
- Accrue up to five days PTO in first year. Two-weeks vacation plus one week PTO accrue on first anniversary.
- Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Disability
- Other benefits include Doc-On-Demand Tuition Reimbursement Paid Volunteer Day Employee Assistance Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
About Company
Loudon County Trucking was founded in 1996 with three units and a base of operations in Knoxville, TN. LCT is an award-winning trucking company respected in the trucking industry as specialists hauling aluminum and steel products.Loudon County Trucking, now a PS Logistics Company, has ... View more
