80136BR

　　Job Title:

　　Freight Broker – Decatur, IL

　　Department/Function:

　　Logistics, Transportation,Warehousing, Supply Chain

　　Job Description:

　　Freight Broker – Decatur, IL

　　This is an exempt level position.

　　Position Summary:

　　A Freight Broker is a vital connection in securing reliable and safe truck transportation in addition to communicating schedules with third party and internal customers. Freight Brokers work closely with internal team members, but must be able to produce independent results. A Freight Broker will spend the majority of time in negotiations to secure capacity and manage freight in transit by obtaining updates from carriers and dispatchers to ensure proper movement and on time delivery.

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Buy and sell truck freight on the spot market

　　Market available truck capacity to new and existing customer base

　　Work with Sales Manager to identify customer leads based on freight posting systems

　　Develop ADM Logistics presence on all available freight posting systems

　　Work with ADM divisional and Transportation teams to identify potential customers

　　Create and manage relationships with carriers and internal stakeholders to secure and expand capacity opportunities

　　Maintain a proactive approach to learning including, pricing, seasonality, capacity fluctuations in the market, logistics solutions and processes

　　Utilize the TMS and drive automation in the system

　　Develop a regional network of asset based carriers to ensure coverage for assigned market, by researching new carriers and fostering relationships

　　Ensure timely pickup and delivery of customer freight while building and maintaining relationships with multiple carriers and dispatchers

　　Qualify new carriers for proper authority, insurance, and safety requirements

　　Negotiate and provide competitive rates to internal sales

　　Job Requirements:

　　Bachelor’s degree (i.e. supply chain management, marketing, economics, finance, accounting) or equivalent combinations of education and experience preferred

　　Negotiation and interpersonal skills

　　Ability to work in a team environment, while delivering exceptional individual results

　　Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal & external customers

　　Computer competent, with demonstrated ability in Microsoft office

　　Promotes and works within our Code of Conduct and Values

　　Demonstrates an aggressive, positive attitude

　　Ability to take calculated risks and navigate successfully through obstacles

　　Strong problem solving and decision making abilities

　　Excellent written and oral communication skills

　　Ability to persuade, influence, prioritize, multi-task and manage time under deadlines

　　Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

　　ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.​

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　　City:

　　Decatur

　　State:

　　IL - Illinois

　　Ref ID:

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　　About ADM::

　　ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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　　Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

　　We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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　　Benefits and Perks

　　Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support your well-being, including:

　　Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and life insurance; on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)

　　Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection

　　Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

　　Additional benefits include:

　　Paid vacation time, plus 11 paid holidays and one paid personal day

　　Adoption assistance and paid parental leave

　　Tuition assistance

　　Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs