Capacity Procurement Representative II

jbhunt; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 and parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

JB Hunt in Lowell, Arkansas seeks a Capacity Procurement Representative II to negotiate carrier rates and manage carrier relationships for on-time freight execution. The role includes leveraging the Carrier360 platform to tender loads, track shipments, and support internal teams while mentoring junior staff.

The position requires 1-2 years of logistics experience and a strong ability to adapt to a dynamic, high-pressure environment. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 1-2 years experience in transportation/logistics or equivalent military experience and ability to work varying shifts.
• Demonstration of strong communication and relationship-building abilities; accuracy in data handling.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, or related field with 2-3 years experience.

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 and ensure on-time pickup/delivery.
• Utilize Carrier360 Platform to tender loads, maintain records, and monitor shipments; onboard junior team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Analytical decision making

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

GED (Required)

High School Diploma (Required)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Capacity Procurement Representative II

Department: Supply Chain

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Arkansas

City: Lowell

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

Qualifications

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

• Business Administration

Certifications

Job Opening ID: 00641974 Capacity Procurement Representative II (Open)

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