Capacity Procurement Representative II

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Kansas City, Birmingham (MO, MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Maternity leave and parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative II. You will negotiate rates with carriers to meet load expectations while maintaining margins and will market Carrier360 to increase efficiency and visibility of freight movements.

The role involves establishing and maintaining a carrier base, ensuring timely freight coverage, and delivering best-in-class service. You will also mentor junior team members and assist with onboarding.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 1-2 years in transportation/logistics or equivalent.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights/weekends if needed.
• Strong professional communication skills; build carrier relationships.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Create strategies to negotiate with carriers for optimal purchase rates to meet revenue and margin goals.
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers.
• Manage freight in transit with timely updates from carriers.
• Tender loads using Carrier360 and maintain shipment records.
• Communicate service failures to internal teams to reduce costs.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure best-in-class service and safety.
• Leverage Carrier360 to increase efficiency and automation.
• Verify carrier authenticity and tracking prior to pickup.
• Stay updated on market trends and adjust negotiation tactics.
• Understand customer service expectations and provide timely transportation updates.
• Manage carrier base to maximize retention and implement routing guides.
• Train, mentor, and onboard junior team members.

Skills

Negotiation

Carrier relations

Communication

Team mentorship

Microsoft Office

Carrier360 Platform

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Carrier360 Platform

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Capacity Procurement Representative II

Department: Supply Chain

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Missouri

City: Kansas City

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Capacity Procurement Representative II is responsible the for the strategic 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 and maintaining a carrier base, ensuring freight is covered in a timely manner, and delivering best in class service execution. This position serves as a peer leader and provides assistance onboarding new team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Create strategies to negotiate with carriers for the optimal purchase rate to meet and exceed revenue and profit margin goals; service freight projects that may be complex in nature and/or have high visibility.


• 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; present findings to team members.


• Understand and anticipate customer service expectations to provide value with transportation solutions and updates in an urgent manner.


• Strategically manage carrier base to maximize retention and implement routing guides.


• Train, mentor, and onboard junior team members.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED WITH 1-2 years 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 needed AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences 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

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field AND 2-3 years experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience.

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

• 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


• six paid holidays annually

Education

• Bachelors: Business Administration/Management


• Bachelors: Supply Chain Management


• Bachelors: Transportation Logistics


• GED (Required)


• High School (Required)

Work Experience

Transportation/Logistics

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.

Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities. Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt? J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for? J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level. J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities.