Logistics Team Lead

Logistics Team Lead – Experienced in Truck Brokerage

Givens Logistics is looking to grow our Logistics team and is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced logistics professional with a proven track record working in truck brokerage. This person would supervise a team of Logistics Coordinators to work with existing key accounts as well as develop and grow new business. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of Logistics Coordinators and provide guidance and support to achieve individual, team, and company goals.
• Negotiate price with shippers and carriers.
• Oversee the planning and execution of transportation and distribution activities, including coordinating with customers and carriers, tracking shipments, and resolving any issues that may arise. 
• Evaluate the performance of logistics coordinators and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Sell and close business with new and existing customers.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in logistics to implement innovative solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company procedures.
• Professional communication skills with customers and carriers.
• Maintain accurate shipment data and customer invoicing in the Transportation Management Software.
• Collaborate with internal teams and to ensure the customer requirements are met.
• Perform carrier recruitment and onboarding.
• Coordinate within department, account manager, collections department and other parties, as necessary.
• Ability to multi-task and handle a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct regular audits to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in other tasks, as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience in logistics operations, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics and truck brokerage.
• Minimum 1 year of management experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to support a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to handle conflict is a must for this position.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an office, administrative and customer service.
• Familiarity with logistics software and systems.
• Able to lead, train, and develop others.
• Experience with MS Office suite, specifically Excel and TMS is needed with the ability to work with the latest technologies.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and invoicing.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability