Freight Brokerage Planner

Date: Apr 4, 2024

Location:

Salisbury, MD, US, 21804

Req ID: 72436

Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics

Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.

Summary

Perdue AgriBusiness has NEW and EXCITING openings for Freight Brokerage Planners in Salisbury, MD. The Freight Brokerage Planner will perform freight brokerage services adhering to federal, state, and company regulations. Develops strong business relationships and identify freight service opportunities to contribute to the profit of the company.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs freight brokerage services adhering to federal, state, and company regulations.
Creates, coordinates, and manages pick-up and delivery schedules by coordinating with shippers, carriers, dispatchers, and customers.
Track and report shipment status of loads.
Resolve freight discrepancies and keep relevant parties apprised.
Works with leadership to develop new sales strategies to generate leads, improve business, and develop a sales pipeline.
Maximizes the use of the traffic management system and utilize all reporting capabilities.
Evaluates and reports the financial impact of motor carrier cost and rate changes.

Minimum Education

BS Degree - Transportation, Business Management, Business Logistics or Agriculture
Experience will be considered in lieu of education
MBA preferred

Experience Requirements

2+ years of experience
Strong negotiating skills
Understanding of commodity trading and merchandising
Knowledge of the motor carrier industry
Knowledge of motor carrier industry rules and regulations
Strong communication, math, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Understanding of standard software applications and transportation software

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Normal Climate controlled office environment. Able to use standard office equipment. Required to travel to remote facilities and customer locations for training, briefings, and meetings.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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