Team Lead | Dayshift
Core
Lead the Mexico-based freight brokerage operation supporting U.S. transportation activity, managing dispatch execution, carrier sourcing, and team development.
Role type
Senior IC logistics operations manager (freight brokerage)
Builds
Freight brokerage dispatch operations and carrier network management for U.S. clients
Domain
Logistics / Transportation / Freight Brokerage
Required skills
Freight brokerage dispatch, carrier sourcing, order prioritization, scheduling, transportation service recovery, carrier negotiation, transportation pricing, margin awareness, relationship management, supervisory coaching, performance management, operational reporting, Excel, transportation management systems
Preferred skills
Automotive or vehicle logistics experience, nearshore team leadership, carrier network development, bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or supply chain
Technologies
Excel, Google Sheets, transportation management systems
Responsibilities
Build schedules aligned with U.S. carrier hours and assign work; direct order placement and carrier coordination; set sourcing priorities by lane and region; own relationships with sales representatives and account managers; supervise five dispatchers and conduct coaching and evaluations; review operational results and transportation costs; manage handoffs to Michigan for load board postings and carrier pay increases
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC