Freight Broker
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Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Assists in moving freight effectively, negotiating rates, tracking shipments, and identifying and resolving discrepancies.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Negotiates pricing agreements with business partners.
• Plans and coordinates pick-up and delivery schedules.
• Identifies and contacts qualified carriers for freight services.
• Tracks and reports shipment status to customers.
• Assists in managing multiple deliveries and processes spot requests.
• Maintains and builds relationships with customers and business partners.
• Updates and tracks transportation management systems keeping cross-functional teams aligned with operations.
• Helps resolve escalations and discrepancies in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• 2+ years of logistics experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and warehouse management software.
• Experience vetting carriers

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.