Monterrey Capacity Specialist: Carrier Procurement

Vortex Group of Companies; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Vortex Group of Companies in Monterrey seeks a Capacity Manager to secure cross-border MX-USA capacity and build a portfolio of reliable Mexican carriers. This on-site role requires strong negotiation, carrier onboarding, and performance tracking to support efficient, time-critical freight solutions.

The successful candidate will negotiate rates, onboard carriers, and collaborate with the operations team to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement in carrier performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in capacity, carrier sales, carrier procurement, or carrier assignment in ground transportation.
• Active portfolio of Mexican carriers (essential).
• Experience negotiating rates and capacity, including in tight-market conditions.
• Knowledge of cross-border MX-USA operations (crossings, basic documentation, transit times).
• To know about kind of units, certifications required (CTPAT, OEA), etc.
• Advanced English (daily calls and emails with U.S. counterparts).
• Proficiency in Excel and at least one TMS or tracking system.
• Willingness to stay with the operation until open items are closed, not just until clock-out time.
• Ability to finish what you start: results-oriented, with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Secure capacity in Mexico for northbound (cross-border MX-USA) pickups.
• Prospect, negotiate rates with, and onboard new carriers, with complete documentation.
• Build and grow your own portfolio of reliable carriers (cross-border, drayage, door-to-door).
• Follow up with each carrier until the pickup is completed, and resolve rejections, delays, or lack of equipment in real time.
• Build and maintain a carrier scorecard (punctuality, incidents, price, availability, and service) and use it to decide who gets assigned.
• Coordinate with the operations team and the Routing Specialist on shipment follow-up.
• Report available capacity, risks, and results to the Northbound Operations Manager on a weekly basis.

Skills

Capacity management

Carrier sales

Cross-border MX-USA ops

Advanced English

Excel

TMS knowledge

Tools

TMS or tracking system

Job description

Vortex Group of Companies in Monterrey seeks a Capacity Manager to secure cross-border MX-USA capacity and build a portfolio of reliable Mexican carriers. This on-site role requires strong negotiation, carrier onboarding, and performance tracking to support efficient, time-critical freight solutions.

The successful candidate will negotiate rates, onboard carriers, and collaborate with the operations team to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement in carrier performance.