Carrier Performance Specialist

Fagron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Job summary

Fagron is seeking a Carrier Performance Specialist to optimize parcel shipping, focusing on UPS and FedEx performance. You will manage shipments, ensure contract compliance, and drive cost savings while handling all related claims.

You will coordinate with Procurement, Operations, CS, Finance, and Sales to enhance delivery reliability and customer experience, with a strong emphasis on data-driven performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain, logistics, business, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation, parcel operations, logistics, carrier management, or freight auditing.
• Experience with UPS and FedEx shipping platforms and claims processes.
• Strong understanding of parcel contracts, service guarantees, and carrier billing practices.
• Proficiency in Excel and transportation reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily UPS and FedEx shipments to ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Communicate shipment issues and resolutions to CS, sales, and operations teams.
• Ensure carriers adhere to negotiated service agreements and pricing.
• Audit invoices and shipping activity for contracted pricing and accessorial charges.
• Identify and recover overcharges, billing discrepancies, and service failures.
• Manage all claims related to late deliveries, damaged shipments, and billing disputes.
• Prepare and submit claims documentation to UPS and FedEx on time.
• Track claims through resolution and ensure reimbursement or credit recovery.
• Escalate recurring issues and work with carriers on corrective actions.
• Support carrier negotiations by providing performance data and recovery metrics.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, CS, Finance, and Sales to improve delivery experience.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Carrier management

Data analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

UPS platform

FedEx platform

Job description

About The Job

The Carrier Performance Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing the company's parcel shipping operations with a primary focus on UPS and FedEx performance. This role monitors shipments from dispatch through delivery, ensures compliance with carrier agreements and service commitments, identifies opportunities for cost recovery, and manages all claims related to late deliveries, damaged shipments, and service failures. The position serves as the primary liaison between the company and parcel carriers, driving accountability, improving customer experience, and maximizing transportation cost savings.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily UPS and FedEx shipments to ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Communicate shipment issues and resolutions internally to customer service, sales, and operations teams as needed.
• Ensure carriers adhere to negotiated service agreements and contractual commitments.
• Audit invoices and shipping activity to verify contracted pricing, service guarantees, and accessorial charges.
• Identify and recover overcharges, billing discrepancies, and service failures.
• Manage all claims related to late deliveries, damaged shipments, lost packages, and billing disputes.
• Prepare and submit claims documentation to UPS and FedEx in accordance with carrier requirements and timelines.
• Track claims through resolution and ensure timely reimbursement or credit recovery.
• Escalate recurring service issues and work collaboratively with carriers to implement corrective actions.
• Support carrier negotiations by providing performance data and recovery metrics.
• Partner with Procurement Lead, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Sales to improve the overall customer delivery experience.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation, parcel operations, logistics, carrier management, or freight auditing.
• Experience working directly with UPS and FedEx shipping platforms and claims processes.
• Strong understanding of parcel transportation contracts, service guarantees, and carrier billing practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and transportation reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

What's on Offer?

• Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution; medical, vision and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid time off.

At Fagron, you’ll find plenty of chances to grow — both personally and professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas and talents can shine.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.

Fagron US is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.