Logistics Specialist

Position Title: Logistics Specialist Overall Objective: The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for building long-term relationships with carriers and close transportation deals. You will be responsible for working our base of carriers as well as signing up new contract carriers with Navajo. You will be responsible for sourcing carriers, negotiating rates, scheduling freight and solving problems quickly and effectively. You will manage, service and build customer and carrier relationships. These responsibilities require your ability to find innovative solutions, negotiate deals and handle day to day challenges. Working Relationship: Reports to: Director of Operations Responsibilities: · Execute negotiations with carriers through prospecting, cold calling, qualifying, and closing deals Source carrier capacity and Develop a fleet of trucks to haul freight. Develop carrier relationships and contacts at multiple levels Broker freight to contracted carriers. Responsible for insuring that all appropriate carrier documentation is complete. Master market trends and seasonality Convert new relationships into repeat business Schedule pickup and delivery appointments. Add/update order comments Enter shipment status information (check calls, loaded calls, unloaded calls, reference number information). Monitor brokerage load status screens. Communicate pickup and/or delivery issues to customer and Fleet Operations Other duties as assigned. Work special projects or assignments as needed. · Generate creative solutions to meet said customer’s supply chain needs. · Leverage current assets, existing carrier relationships, or develop new carriers to deliver the solutions you crafted for your customers. · Work with our existing sales force to develop addition business opportunities. · GROW, GROW, GROW and strive for excellence daily. Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: · A degree and 3 years of relevant Brokerage/Transportation experience. OR · Prior years of relevant Brokerage/Transportation experience. · Leadership experience is preferred but not required. Note: Job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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