YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Customer Broker opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the Seaboard Transport Logistics Team. The Customer Broker will plan, build, assist, and coordinate customer brokered freight moving throughout the United States.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and process plants to produce Prairie Fresh^® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

Vet and build carrier base to haul available loads.
Solicit existing customers to secure and grow customer base.
Maintain carrier files- Safestat scores, insurance certificates and broker contracts.
Negotiate the rate to pay carrier and ensure adequate margins.
Enter loads in the TMS system, PowerPro.
Make necessary appointments for pickups and deliveries.
Monitor loads in progress, verify pickups and deliveries, ensure clean bills.
Review submitted paperwork, confirm rate billed with load confirmation and approval for payment.
Grow revenues and monitor profit margins through customers.

Must be available around the clock to handle operational problems as they arise.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

5+ years’ experience in transportation logistics required.
3+ years’ experience as a transportation broker required.
Current knowledge of industry rates regarding lanes and various segments of the transportation industry preferred.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to resolve and overcome issues, problems, and roadblocks to meet objectives.
Extremely self-motivated and able to work effectively on your own.
Existing carrier and customer base preferred.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
Intermediate in Microsoft Office; Word and Excel and COGNOS, preferred.
Add skills and/or Core Competencies, preferred.

SCHEDULE

Monday Through Friday 8 am -5 pm

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
The noise level in the work environment depends on which environment you are in
The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
401K with company match
Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
Wellness Program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.

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