MILITARY DoD SKILLBRIDGE Biomedical Equipment
GE HealthcareSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Internship, Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, Logistics, TransportationIndustries
Requirements
- Active-duty US service member eligible for DoD SkillBridge Internship (within last 12 months of active-duty contract)
- HS diploma or GED
- Minimum of 1 year of experience at 3PL, freight brokerage, or other relevant area
- Basic understanding of brokerage operations and geographic freight markets
- Proficient in MS Office and ability to navigate various web-based systems
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to pass background investigation
Responsibilities
- Engage carriers to sell freight and develop relationships with new and existing carriers in support of customer base
- Interview carriers and capture data regarding preferred lanes and network to find collaboration opportunities
- Negotiate rates with carriers
- Book, track, and update loads using internal TMS system and various customer portals
- Retrieve/upload BOLs/PODs and other documents from carriers
- Distribute Comchecks for lumpers, fees, etc
- Research and identify new carriers, including new carrier set-ups via RMIS
- Maintain daily contact with carrier base and develop a managed portfolio of “owned carriers”
- Assist in maintaining knowledge of market trends and updating regional pricing
- Effectively communicate updates to Account Manager and teammates
- Resolve carrier conflicts that occur in-transit
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Skills
Carrier Management
Rate Negotiation
TMS
RMIS
BOL
POD
Load Tracking
Freight Sales
Market Trends
Carrier Sourcing
US Foods
Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare
About US Foods
US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters
1853Year Founded
$340.5KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees