Brokerage Specialist

King Solutions

Maple Grove, MNOn-siteFull time
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Pay
$60K to $80K
a year
Location
Maple Grove, MN
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 27
4 days ago
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About the company

King Solutions

Logistics and supply chain · 51 to 200 employees

King Solutions is a logistics service provider in Dayton, Minnesota, built on a foundation of faith, integrity, and innovation. We create logistics solutions that simplify, streamline, and scale to meet each customer's unique needs while building lasting relationships. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, creativity, and service. Through our MaKING A Difference program, employees give back to the community, support one another, and take part in company events that strengthen connection and celebrate success. At King, you will find more than a career. You will find a place where your ideas are valued, your work matters, and faith and community guide everything we do.

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What you'll do

  • Source and secure freight capacity by building relationships with carriers.
  • Match client and operational shipment needs with available carrier options.
  • Negotiate freight rates with carriers to maximize profitability.
  • Develop and maintain a network of dependable carriers.
  • Onboard new carriers and ensure they meet company compliance standards.
  • Monitor carrier performance and address service issues as needed.
  • Respond proactively to delays, disruptions, or other logistical challenges.
  • Maintain accurate records of shipments, including contracts, rate confirmations, and billing.
  • Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and company policies.
  • Monitor industry trends, including market rates and capacity availability.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to optimize brokerage operations.
  • Other duties as assigned

What you need

  • MaKing a Difference: Acting with integrity, fostering a strong sense of community, and exercising diligent financial stewardship
  • Innovation & Creativity: By embracing continuous learning and bold experimentation, we create impactful solutions driven by innovation, creativity, and technology.
  • Excellence: From strategy to design, we deliver quality first-rate solutions
  • Safety: We are dedicated to promoting occupational health and safety through proactive management practices and a steadfast commitment to the highest standards of responsibility.

Key skills

NegotiationTransportation management systems (TMS)Load boardsMicrosoft Office SuiteProblem-solvingMultitaskingAnalytical and strategic thinkingOrganizational skills

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Perks

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • STD
  • LTD
  • Critical Illness
  • Accident
  • 401k

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Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment? Do you possess the ability to work in a team environment? Are you a values based person? Do you want to work for a company that values it’s team members? We want to hear from you! King Solutions is a logistics service provider in Dayton, Minnesota, built on a foundation of faith, integrity, and innovation. We create logistics solutions that simplify, streamline, and scale to meet each customer's unique needs while building lasting relationships. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, creativity, and service. Through our MaKING A Difference program, employees give back to the community, support one another, and take part in company events that strengthen connection and celebrate success. At King, you will find more than a career. You will find a place where your ideas are valued, your work matters, and faith and community guide everything we do. Position Summary: King Solutions, Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced FT Brokerage Specialist to work on site at our Dayton, MN location. The Brokerage Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing the movement of freight on behalf of King internal programs and clients, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery. This role involves collaborating closely with carriers, customers, and internal teams to negotiate rates, book loads and provide exceptional customer service. The specialist ensures compliance with industry regulations and maintains accurate documentation to support logistics operations Responsibilities: Source and secure freight capacity by building relationships with carriers. Match client and operational shipment needs with available carrier options. Negotiate freight rates with carriers to maximize profitability. Develop and maintain a network of dependable carriers. Onboard new carriers and ensure they meet company compliance standards. Monitor carrier performance and address service issues as needed. Respond proactively to delays, disruptions, or other logistical challenges. Maintain accurate records of shipments, including contracts, rate confirmations, and billing. Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and company policies. Monitor industry trends, including market rates and capacity availability. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize brokerage operations. Other duties as assigned Experience required: Proven experience in transportation brokerage, logistics, carrier sales or related field Excellent negotiation, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build and maintain relationships with carriers and customers. Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS), load boards and Microsoft Office Suite Problem-solving and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with federal and state transportation regulations is preferred. Analytical and strategic thinking for cost-effective decision-making Adaptability to changing industry dynamics and customer needs. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence Rotating weekend on call availability is required King offers a competitive benefit package that includes: medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident, Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401k and PTO. Our Core Values: MaKing a Difference: Acting with integrity, fostering a strong sense of community, and exercising diligent financial stewardship Innovation & Creativity: By embracing continuous learning and bold experimentation, we create impactful solutions driven by innovation, creativity, and technology. Excellence: From strategy to design, we deliver quality first-rate solutions Safety: We are dedicated to promoting occupational health and safety through proactive management practices and a steadfast commitment to the highest standards of responsibility.

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