Job Description
We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market
You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable
At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree
Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so
As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels
Tender loads of inbound inventory, and 3rd party outbound, from mill to BFS locations in a fast-paced corporate procurement environment
Provides support for comprehensive freight management in the Transportation department and Corporate Supply Chain
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively manages BFS’s cost of inbound and 3rd party outbound freight
Accomplishes by working with key manufacturers, freight suppliers, Corporate Inventory Buyers and Category Directors
Responsible for all rail activity to BFS facilities
This includes rail car reporting, demurrage negotiations, and assisting BFS facilities on rail congestion issues
Contacts and schedules 3rd party freight carriers to pick up loads (CPU) and deliver to BFS locations
Plans load tendering in accordance with established policies and objectives to effect optimal utilization of selected motor carriers and logistics companies
Identifies and selects appropriate transportation companies to meet and exceed location requirements for timely delivery of product from vendor to BFS distribution and manufacturing facilities
Communicates by various effective means the status of all shipments to the appropriate buyers/managers in Supply Chain and field operations personnel
Contacts freight carriers to obtain proof of insurance certification, ensuring appropriate liability and cargo levels
Performs analysis and comparison of freight rates to determine the most economical and efficient means to deliver product, based on freight classifications, delivery rates and operating processes
Responsible for troubleshooting and recovery from deviations to the pick-up and delivery requirements of each load of material
Meets or exceeds departmental KPI’s as assigned by the Manager of Transportation and Logistics
Other duties may be assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities
MINIMUM 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
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in freight transportation or brokerage; or equivalent combination of education and experience
COMPETENCIES Excellent communication skill, both verbal and written
Strong aptitude to manage a book of business as either transportation broker or freight forwarder. 3rd party freight and/or logistics experience Rail or intermodal experience preferred Good financial acumen
Good problem-solving skills
Knowledge of transportation operations and practices
Knowledge and working experience with one or more TMS systems
Experience in either Forest Products or other related distribution business
Ability to handle conflict
Good presentation skills
Excel in fast paced environment Must be able to interact and communicate well with teammates and customers Ability to meet deadlines within a fast paced work environment
Self-starter with the ability to work in a collaborative team based environment
High sense of urgency and ownership of book of business
Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
Excellent negotiation skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds
Occasional travel will be required
Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority
We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies
Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day
You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons
The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment
Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love
Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives
To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]
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Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.