Carrier Capacity Procurement Specialist

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative to negotiate carrier rates, secure coverage, and drive margin while promoting the Carrier360 platform. The role focuses on building a carrier base, ensuring timely freight movement, and delivering best-in-class service execution across shifts as needed.

You will monitor freight in transit, coordinate with internal teams, and leverage Carrier360 for tendering and tracking to optimize efficiency and performance.

Formación

• High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience and ability to work across multiple shifts including nights/weekends
• Understanding of carrier relationships and service execution
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a dynamic environment
• Experience communicating with internal/external stakeholders

Responsabilidades

• 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 by obtaining updates from carriers to monitor movement and ensure on-time pickup/delivery
• Utilize Carrier360 Platform to tender loads and maintain records
• Proactively communicate service failures to internal teams to minimize cost and inefficiencies
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote best-in-class service and safety
• Leverage Carrier360 to increase efficiency and automate processes
• Verify carrier authenticity and tracking prior to pickup
• Stay current on market trends to optimize negotiation tactics
• Understand customer service expectations to provide transportation updates

Conocimientos

Strong professional communication

Healthy working relationships

Information processing accuracy

Analytical decision making

Microsoft Office familiarity

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Accountability & difficult discussions

High-stress performance

Educación

Bachelors: Supply Chain Management

Bachelors: Logistics Management

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management

Bachelors: Transportation/Logistics

High School Diploma / GED

Herramientas

Carrier360 Platform

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Descripción del empleo

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative to negotiate carrier rates, secure coverage, and drive margin while promoting the Carrier360 platform. The role focuses on building a carrier base, ensuring timely freight movement, and delivering best-in-class service execution across shifts as needed.

You will monitor freight in transit, coordinate with internal teams, and leverage Carrier360 for tendering and tracking to optimize efficiency and performance.