Capacity Manager

Vektor Logistics, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company located in California is seeking a Capacity Manager who will oversee carrier relationships and optimize freight capacity. The successful candidate will leverage data analytics to enhance efficiency and support operational growth. Responsibilities include managing carrier partnerships, load planning, and performance monitoring. The ideal candidate should have 3-5+ years of experience in logistics operations and excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience in capacity management, transportation, or logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of carrier networks, pricing structures, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in transportation management systems, including Turvo or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage carrier partnerships to ensure sufficient capacity, minimize costs, and improve service reliability.
• Utilize historical trends and market analytics to optimize freight movement and reduce inefficiencies.
• Track carrier performance, implement structured improvement plans, and ensure compliance with KPIs.

Skills

Carrier relationship management

Data analytics

Negotiation skills

Logistics operations

Market dynamics knowledge

Tools

Turvo

Transportation Management Systems

Job description

Description

As a Capacity Manager, you will oversee carrier relationships, optimize freight capacity, and ensure seamless execution of transportation strategies. You will leverage industry expertise and data-driven insights to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and support operational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrier Strategy & Network Optimization: Manage carrier partnerships to ensure sufficient capacity, minimize costs, and improve service reliability.
• Load Planning & Execution: Utilize historical trends and market analytics to optimize freight movement and reduce inefficiencies.
• Technology Utilization: Leverage platforms like Turvo and other TMS tools to improve visibility, streamline workflows, and enhance real-time capacity management.
• Performance Monitoring & Improvement: Track carrier performance, implement structured improvement plans, and ensure compliance with KPIs.
• Risk & Contingency Planning: Proactively identify supply chain disruptions and develop contingency strategies to maintain service levels.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with operations, procurement, and customer-facing teams to align capacity planning with business objectives.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years experience in capacity management, transportation, or logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of carrier networks, pricing structures, and market dynamics.
• Proven ability to enhance on-time delivery rates and optimize freight capacity.
• Expertise in leveraging data analytics for decision-making and process improvement.
• Proficiency in transportation management systems, including Turvo or similar platforms.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills to manage carrier performance