Nina Bijelovic
@ninabijelovic
I am an experienced freight brokerage manager driving operational excellence and strategic growth in logistics.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced freight brokerage manager with 9 years of expertise driving operational excellence and strategic growth within the logistics industry. I specialize in building carrier networks and securing RFP participation to expand service offerings.
I secured participation in +50 RFPs per year, led pricing that produced 10% awarded lanes for contracted business and 13% for spot bidding, built a network of 200+ reliable carriers, and reduced carrier disputes by 50%.
I hired and managed freight brokerage teams, implemented a new transportation management system improving load tracking accuracy and reducing administrative time by 30%, created SOPs to streamline operations, and prioritize customer service and measurable KPIs to drive profitability and retention.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freight Brokerage Manager
Pure Freight Management Ltd
Sep 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years)
Secured participation in 50+ RFPs annually and achieved 10% contracted and 13% spot bidding awarded lanes while building a network of 200+ reliable carriers. Improved dispute resolution and communication, reducing carrier disputes by 50% and enhancing service offerings.
Head of Representative Office
HMD Transport Inc
Jul 2019 - Jul 2025 (6 years)
Built and led a freight brokerage team of 20, grew client base 30% over three years, and implemented a TMS that improved load tracking accuracy and reduced administrative time by 30%. Managed a carrier network of 10k+ partners and drove KPI-driven operational improvements.
Logistics Specialist
Djuric Trucking Inc
May 2017 - May 2019 (2 years)
Planned and optimized delivery routes to minimize fuel consumption and ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining constant communication with drivers and customers. Coordinated load details and route adjustments to improve operational efficiency.
Dispatcher
Monte Freight LLC
Dec 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Scheduled pickups and deliveries, tracked vehicles in real-time, and adjusted schedules to accommodate delays and last-minute orders to maintain service levels. Monitored driver progress and provided real-time support to resolve operational issues.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LinkedIn Learning
Certificate, Strategic Thinking
2022 -
Completed the "Strategic Thinking" course via LinkedIn Learning in August 2022.
LinkedIn Learning
Certificate, Balanced Scorecard and Key Performance Indicators
2022 -
Completed the "Balanced Scorecard and Key Performance Indicators" course via LinkedIn Learning in August 2022.
Certificate, Digital Marketing
2019 -
Completed the "Fundamentals of Digital Marketing" course by Google in May 2019.
Faculty of Economics, University of Kragujevac
Master's degree, Economics
2015 - 2017
Completed a Master's degree in Economics at the Faculty of Economics, University of Kragujevac from October 2015 to January 2017.
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