Job Description

Who We Are

ODW Logistics is a people-focused and customer-driven third-party logistics (3PL) provider committed to delivering seamless end-to-end supply chain solutions. Our extensive range of services include supply chain design and innovation, warehousing, efficient distribution and fulfillment, freight brokerage, transportation management, and specialized e-commerce fulfillment solutions.

The Freight Broker I plays a pivotal role in sourcing optimal carrier solutions for transportation requirements within designated domestic regions across the United States for ODW customers. Reporting directly to the Brokerage - Region Lead, this role will collaborate within the Regional Team framework to ensure ODW effectively meets the demands of both customers and carriers, fostering successful partnerships and operational excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Use historical data to maximize short- and long-term profitability by covering freight at optimal profit levels
• Accurately measure count and percentage of loads covered and given back to ensure business performs within goal rate
• Provide assistance in carrier vetting with Fraud Protection on new carrier onboarding
• Assist with maintenance of current carrier relationships
• Ability to negotiate freight costs with carriers
• Assist your assigned region and maintain effective communication with carriers
• Assist with communicating market trends and pricing
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

These may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position. We encourage you to
apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification

Education and Experience

• High school or GED diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Less than 1 year(s) of supply chain industry experience
• Previous knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Terminal Services and Virtual/Thin client architecture preferred

Capabilities

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
• Prior knowledge on project management practices
• Customer service focused mindset
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities

Physical & Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee requires the ability to:

• Hear, read and comprehend, write, and communicate
• Continuously sit, type, and perform repetitive wrist motion
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn or reach
• Focus (with or without corrective lenses) to see close and distant, along with depth perception capabilities

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OUR VALUES

Pillared on our core values, we strive for collective growth and reaching our highest potential. We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their individual strengths and innovative ideas.

Respect | Give and it will be given.

We treat others as we want to be treated. We cannot control events, but we can control our response. We build respect through honesty, fairness, and integrity.

Trust | Earned over time.

We do what we say we will do. We are clear, direct, and honest. We seek to understand and be understood.

Team | Accomplish more together.

We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team.

Opportunity | Realize your potential.

We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.

ODW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ODW Logistics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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