Carrier Capacity Procurement Specialist

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Two weeks paid parental leave

Six paid holidays annually

Job summary

A leading transportation firm based in Chicago seeks a Capacity Procurement Representative to negotiate rates and manage carrier relationships. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred qualifications including a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fields. Salary ranges from $47,000 to $58,800, with various benefits including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Up to 1 year experience in transportation/logistics or equivalent military experience.
• Proven experience in fostering strong customer relationships.
• Experience in managing competing priorities and heavy workloads.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate purchase rates to meet revenue and margin goals.
• Liaise between business stakeholders and carriers.
• Monitor freight movement for timely pickups and deliveries.

Skills

Professional communication skills

Relationship building

Information processing accuracy

Decision making

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Adaptability to dynamic work environments

Accountability skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A leading transportation firm based in Chicago seeks a Capacity Procurement Representative to negotiate rates and manage carrier relationships. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred qualifications including a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fields. Salary ranges from $47,000 to $58,800, with various benefits including medical and 401(k).