3rd Party Freight Manager

Enru™ Logistics and Postal Optimization is about to do for logistics what we did for co-mail: optimize it, through our proprietary, digital-first technology and strategic network of consolidation warehouses.   

Enru partners with shippers, mailers, carriers, and drivers to gather crucial, real-time data through proprietary technology to efficiently and predictably deliver mail and shipments via our optimized supply chain network. We keep things moving in ways never before possible. Our team is growing rapidly, apply today to get your career moving with Enru!   

Summary:
Enru is looking for an experienced 3rd Party Freight Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead our external freight acquisition strategy by managing load board integrations, proactively booking freight, and identifying market opportunities to keep our fleet moving efficiently. This role requires a balance of freight management expertise, data analysis, and the ability to work closely with engineering to refine our freight optimization software. The ideal candidate will drive high-impact results through strategic planning and technical insight. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Head strategy to identify, integrate and optimize third party freight vendors: This includes brokers, shippers, marketplaces and hyper focused regional models.
• Create process for sourcing: Structure for identifying adhoc freight and ongoing freight needs. Ongoing needs must be identified, organized and put through formal sales/sourcing pipeline.
• Data-Driven Strategy: Analyze lane-level data and provide insights to anticipate freight availability within specific regions, boosting fleet productivity. Provide network insight and work strategically with Enru Brokerage team to create seamless strategy and execution
• Technology Integration: Collaborate with the engineering team to enhance software, including requirements for a statistical model predicting freight availability and improving data flow across systems.
• 3rd Party Relationship Management: Maintain relationships with third-party freight providers, API requirements, monitoring service, and ensuring a consistent and reliable freight pipeline. Create cadence of weekly reviews and QBRs. 
• SOP Development: Partner with Sr. Manager – Digital Ops and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key freight operations surrounding 3rd party freight. 
• Metrics Tracking: Monitor and report key performance indicators, including booking efficiency, cost metrics, and  impact to utilization to drive continuous improvement. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• Experience: 3+ years in freight management, brokerage, or logistics; hands-on experience with load boards is required.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in data analytics; Python or SQL knowledge is a plus.
• Communication Skills: Strong communicator with the ability to articulate requirements to both technical and operations teams.
• Problem Solving: Proactive and analytical thinker who can align technology capabilities with operational needs. 

Our Commitment 
Enru is dedicated to environmental sustainability, inclusivity, and accountability in all our processes. Join us in creating a positive impact on the logistics industry and beyond.