Freight Specialist

ConEquip Parts is growing—and we’re looking for a strategic and detail-driven Freight Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on optimizing logistics operations, negotiating strong carrier partnerships, and ensuring freight moves efficiently across domestic and international channels.

You’ll play a key role in managing transportation operations, supporting cross-border shipments, and driving cost-effective, compliant delivery solutions. From carrier negotiations to data analysis, you’ll help shape and strengthen our freight strategy as we continue to scale.

This is not a basic shipment-tracking role. This is a strategic operations position focused on oversight, optimization, and continuous improvement. You’ll manage relationships with carriers and freight forwarders, oversee TMS accuracy and performance, coordinate cargo insurance and claims, and proactively resolve freight challenges before they impact the business.

Who You Are

You’re analytically strong and operationally minded, with a deep understanding of domestic and international freight logistics. You know how to balance cost control with service performance and can confidently negotiate rates and contracts that support long-term growth.

You’re comfortable working across multiple systems—TMS, ERP, WMS—and can interpret logistics data to identify trends, reduce costs, and improve reliability. You communicate clearly with both internal teams and external partners, educate others on freight best practices, and stay organized while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You take ownership, think strategically, and don’t just solve problems—you prevent them.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and manage strong relationships with carrier, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics partners to ensure reliable and cost-effective transportation
• Negotiate carrier contracts, rates, and service agreements to optimize cost, performance, and scalability.
• Oversee the Transportation Management System (TMS) to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and effective utilization.
• Manage cargo insurance coordination and claims as needed.
• Educate and support sales team and vendors by providing guidance on freight fundamentals and best practices
• Analyze transportation and logistics data to identify trends, control costs, and drive informed decision making.
• Proactively identify and resolve fright and delivery issues while developing preventable solutions

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated experience managing freight, logistics, or supply chain operations with a focus on optimization and cost control.
• Strong understanding of domestic and international transportation, freight forwarding, and cross-border logistics.
• Proven ability to manage carrier and vendor relationships within a transportation and logistics environment.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support strategic decisions.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable navigating multiple systems simultaneously, including TMS, WMS, ERP, and custom platforms.
• Highly organized with strong follow-through, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communicator capable of adapting messaging for internal teams and external partners in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) plus years of experience in freight coordination, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Experience with international freight forwarding, import/export processes, tariffs, Incoterms, and customs compliance preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, or training may be considered.

Why ConEquip?

Founded in 2008, ConEquip Parts has become a leader in the heavy construction parts industry by blending grit with high standards. Our mission—“A World of Parts with a Personal Touch”—extends to our team culture, where results are rewarded, growth is encouraged, and autonomy is respected.

We were named a Best Place to Work in WNY because we’re serious about employee development, mutual accountability, and shared success.

Apply today if you’re ready to turn your drive into income and your ambition into career growth!

Upload your resume on LinkedIn or send it to Careers@conequip.com.