Manager, Truckload Services

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Full Time Salary 2 Atlanta, GA, US

4 days ago Requisition

The Manager of Truckload Services is responsible for managing the operations of truckload brokerage as well as a team of carrier sales representatives. This role will manage carrier activities and build upon our name recognition. This position will also negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies, in order to achieve revenue objectives. In addition, this role is responsible for upholding our core values of ethics, engagement, and excellence.

• Develops, fosters, and negotiates carrier relationships that enhance carrier performance and capacity retention for AFS clients.
• Establishes performance metrics for the Truckload Department and its team members to support the Corporate Goals and Objectives.
• Manage and maintain safe carrier onboarding.
• Monitor daily KPI’s for truckload brokerage.
• Manage daily track and trace compliance.
• Defines and implements process improvements to optimize departmental and organizational performance.
• Establish a working relationship with core carriers.
• Develop and foster carrier relationships to enhance performance in both brokerage and logistic shipments.
• Maximize margin by utilizing historical data and market indices.
• Document, update and distribute carrier contracts as shipments are awarded.
• Confirm shipments brokered for AFS’ clients are delivered in a timely and damage free manner.
• Work as a team to maximize operational effectiveness with departmental depth.
• Negotiate carrier charges to optimize the service to the client and achieve profit objectives for AFS.
• Resolve discrepancy between carrier invoices and carrier contracts to support Accounts Payable activities.

• Strong analytical capability
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Excellent communicator who can make win:win outcomes
• Computer literate with MS Office Software
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team

• Associates Degree or equivalent preferred, but not required
• Minimum 5-year experience in 3PL or Brokerage Environment required

Working Conditions:

This position will be sitting in front of a computer for long hours at a time and may cause eye irritation or even muscle strain.

This position does not require any strenuous or physical activity.

Customary

Work Hours:

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Position may require extended hours including evenings and weekends for special events.

AFS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: AFS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all teammates and to provide teammates with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.