TL Freight Broker

Saia Inc.

. Facilitate transportation services by sourcing carrier capacity, negotiating rates, and coordinating freight movements .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeJohns Creek • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in logistics and transportation management, including sourcing carrier capacity, negotiating rates, and maintaining relationships with customers and carriers. Proficient in using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office applications to coordinate freight movements and manage shipment records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Logistics ExperienceTransportation Management Systems (TMS)Carrier NegotiationCustomer Relationship ManagementFreight Brokerage

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Hard Skills

LogisticsTransportation ManagementFreight CoordinationCarrier Capacity SourcingRate NegotiationShipment TrackingRecord MaintenanceProblem ResolutionData EntryOffice Equipment Operation

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsNegotiationProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

FreightSupply ChainLogisticsCarrierTransportation Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate transportation services by sourcing carrier capacity, negotiating rates, and coordinating freight movements
Serve as liaison between customers, carriers, and internal teams
Negotiate transportation rates and pricing agreements with carriers
Maintain customer and carrier relationships
Source carrier capacity for customer transportation requirements and lane coverage
Coordinate pickup and delivery schedules
Communicate shipment status updates, delays, and service exceptions
Maintain transportation management systems and shipment records
Resolve service issues, escalations, and shipment discrepancies with cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED
Authorized to work in the United States
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field (preferred)
2+ years of logistics, transportation, or freight brokerage experience (preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (preferred)
Experience using transportation management systems (TMS) (preferred)
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer or desk
Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and operating office equipment
Occasional lifting/carrying of office materials/boxes up to 25 lbs.
Adequate vision and hearing, with or without correction
Occasional movement, bending, and reaching
Some travel may be required, including overnight travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Great benefits
Career learning and advancement opportunities
Employee performance rewards
Positive, supportive workplace culture