Capacity Procurement Representative

J.B. Hunt; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative in West Orange, NJ, to negotiate purchase rates, manage carrier relationships, and ensure timely freight coverage. The role focuses on optimizing margins while using Carrier360 to tender loads and track shipments.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with logistics experience; familiarity with Microsoft Office and strong communication is required. Flexibility for shifts including nights/weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.
• Strong professional communication skills applied internally and externally.
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships.
• Experience in fostering strong customer relationships via delivery on commitments, open communication, and on-going feedback/improvement.
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Experience in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives.
• Experience in holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversations.
• Ability to perform in a stressful and high-pressure work environment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with carriers for the optimal purchase rate to meet revenue and profit margin goals.
• Act as liaison between internal business stakeholders and carriers.
• Manage all freight in transit by obtaining updates from carriers to accurately monitor movement and ensure on time pickup and delivery.
• Utilize the Carrier360 Platform to tender loads and maintain accurate records of shipments and customer details.
• Proactively communicate service failures to internal support teams to minimize cost and operational inefficiencies.
• Partner with internal teams to promote best in class service and ensure safety.
• Leverage the Carrier360 platform with carrier base to increase efficiency and automation.
• Verify authenticity of carriers and tracking prior to scheduled pickup.
• Remain current on supply chain information to gain understanding of market trends and optimize negotiation tactics.
• Understand customer service expectations to provide value with transportation solutions and updates in an urgent manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer relationship management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title:Capacity Procurement RepresentativeDepartment:Supply ChainCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:New JerseyCity:West OrangeFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under routine supervision, the Capacity Procurement Representative is responsible the for negotiation of rates to meet load expectations while ensuring optimal margins. The incumbent will market the J.B. Hunt Carrier360 platform to carriers in order to increase efficiency and freight movement visibility. The incumbent is responsible for establishing a carrier base, ensuring freight is covered in a timely manner, and delivering best in class service execution.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Negotiate with carriers for the optimal purchase rate to meet revenue and profit margin goalsAct as liaison between internal business stakeholders and carriersManage all freight in transit by obtaining updates from carriers to accurately monitor movement and ensure on time pickup and deliveryUtilize the Carrier360 Platform to tender loads and maintain accurate records of shipments and customer detailsProactively communicate service failures to internal support teams to minimize cost and operational inefficienciesPartner with internal teams to promote best in class service and ensure safetyLeverage the Carrier360 platform with carrier base to increase efficiency and automationVerify authenticity of carriers and tracking prior to scheduled pickupRemain current on supply chain information to gain understanding of market trends and optimize negotiation tacticsUnderstand customer service expectations to provide value with transportation solutions and updates in an urgent mannerQualifications:Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience AND the ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if neededAND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiencesStrong professional communication skills applied internally and externallyProven experience in establishing and maintaining healthy working relationshipsExperience in fostering strong customer relationships via delivery on commitments, open communication, and on-going feedback/improvementAbility to process information with high levels of accuracyAccurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgmentExperience in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)Ability to manage multiple competing prioritiesAbility to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directivesExperience in holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversationsAbility to perform in a stressful and high-pressure work environmentPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field AND up to 1 year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experienceThe expected starting pay range for this position is between $46,000 - $57,500.This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.Compensation:Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.Education:Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Logistics Management, Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, Bachelors: Transportation Logistics, GED (Required), High School (Required)Work Experience:Business Administration, Customer Service/Account Manager, Transportation/LogisticsCertifications:Job Opening ID:00640609 Capacity Procurement Representative (Evergreen) (Open)“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.