What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist - Carrier Procurement (Weekend/Afterhours) position at Legacy Supply Chain?
Job Overview
Legacy Supply Chain’s freight brokerage is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Logistics Specialist that will help support the movement of cargo for our customers and connecting carriers capable of handling shipments. As a Logistics Specialist, you must be comfortable negotiating on the phone and building relationships with customers as well as expanding our partner carrier base. This position includes a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
Schedule and Compensation
- Weekend & Afterhours Thursday-Monday (1pm-9pm EST weekdays and 9am-5pm EST Saturday & Sunday)
- Competitive annual salary based on experience
Job Details
What to expect as a Logistics Specialist - Carrier Procurement:
Source carriers to arrange transportation of clients’ cargo
Negotiate freight rates with carriers
Track and trace shipments, troubleshoot shipment issues
Build excellent rapport with partner carriers to promote Legacy as a fair business partner
Work closely with operations, sales, and account management to understand clients’ transportation needs
Monitoring and following up on additional costs occurred during transit to minimize order costs
Communicating with customers in an excellent customer service manner and building rapport as a responsive and creative problem solver
Communicating with carriers in an excellent professional manner and developing relationships as a fair business partner
Maintaining accurate database entries (notes, shipment details, shippers, carriers, etc.)
Maintaining accurate and timely billing entries
Maintaining shared files and SOP’s
Contributing to a healthy working atmosphere where teamwork, communication, and a strong focus on LEGACY culture and values are expected
Other duties, as required, may be assigned
Qualifications:
Experience in the transportation industry preferred
Experience in intermodal/road transport, and/or brokerage environment preferred
Energetic, relentless, and thriving in a fast-paced environment
Excellent negotiator and communicator with a great phone presence
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Great customer service skills
Enthusiasm and high energy
Strong work ethic & coachable
Insatiable curiosity, always willing to learn and grow with the company into progressive roles and responsibilities
Why Legacy Supply Chain?
- Competitive Pay: Highly competitive wages
- Retirement Support: Company-funded 401(k) with top match percentage in the industry
- Robust Health Plan: Affordable, comprehensive protection for you and your family - medical, dental, vision, and more
- Job Skills Development: On-the-job supply chain skills development, in person and online training
- Leadership Development: Programs to prepare future supply chain leaders including new manager training and Leadership Excellence Summit
- Career Opportunities: Build a career path at a growing company that focuses on development, succession planning, and HIPO identification
About Legacy Supply Chain
For over 40 years, Legacy Supply Chain has grown and evolved as a pioneering, mid-sized 3PL provider that businesses depend on to create control over their dynamic omni-channel supply chains. We believe in the power of a more connected world and staying connected to our employees, our customers and their consumers is more important than ever.
We take an intentional approach to creating alignment between our people, our culture, and our values. Our proven development methodology ensures that our 6 core values guide our business strategy and our daily behaviors.
Our purpose is to develop servant leaders who help people, commerce and communities work better together. Because when people lead by example and serve one another, everyone profits – and that certainly feels like a Legacy worth leaving.
Legacy Supply Chain is an equal opportunity employer. Legacy Supply Chain does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.