Job Description

To ensure DGF Ground Transport pricing commitments, Key Performance Indicators, revenue, & profitability goals are met. Provides market information on Carriers for Sales team and Operations to secure new business. Manage the relationships with the vendors / carriers.Key Responsibilities:

• Driving the pricing and procurement of ground related trucking services for domestic Canada as well as Transborder, including Mexico
• Primary focus on the efficient, qualified, and timely issuance of Ground Freight pricing in order to increase market share and improve the quote success performance
• Be aware of current market conditions to effectively spot buy products from Ground Freight vendors at a profitable level
• Identifying the most suitable Ground Freight services in terms of transit time, routing, cost and provider to fit customer and shipment specific requirements
• Reporting of KPIs relating to quotes and win percentage
• Running shipment reports to view historical data and rate comparisons
• Develop strong partnership with Commercial as the subject matter expert and grow new business

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of 3PL Freight brokerage environment
• Ideally an understanding of Freight forwarding
• Experience negotiating large volume carrier contracts
• Experience with Domestic and Cross-Border RFPs (Request for Proposal)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience will all modes of ground transportation
• Understanding of transportation licensing, permits and insurance requirements
• Knowledge in Claims and liabilities
• Good communication skills
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Focused on Customer needs and supports Commercial team in attracting new business
• Ability to work with current carrier network on securing preferred origin-destination services
• Ability to manage data and develop reports to ensure the team and business is aware of progress of KPIs.
• Well developed skill in MS Office, specifically excel
• Cargowise (TMS) experience is preferred
• Loadlink experience is required

YOUxe2x80x99LL BE REWARDED IN MANY WAYS, SUCH AS:

• Belong to a diverse and dynamic culture that promotes inclusion, growth and development
• Participate in comprehensive compensation, benefits and work perk programs
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment

The Freight Forwarding experts since 1815. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group with over 43,000 employees in 101 countries. Our air, ocean, and overland freight forwarding services include standardized transport as well as multimodal and sector-specific solutions, together with individualized industrial projects.We are committed to creating a workplace that ensures mutual respect and is focused on results. We hire talented people from all backgrounds. DHL is an equal opportunity employer and believe we will gain, through the recruitment and development of staff who represent the broad diversity of the Canadian workforce. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence.We are recognized as a Global Top Employer with 6 regions and 35 countries. Through our people practices, we help our forwarders realize their full potential by accessing in-site training programs, an online platform portal, loads of on-the-job training, and the chance to gain certifications for your role.DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role. All candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to be eligible for hire.Follow us on social media to learn more about our business and culture:|

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