Carrier Relations & Logistics Specialist

Iowa Ag; Ankeny (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill in Ankeny, IA seeks a Transportation Carrier Representative to manage relationships with carriers within the brokerage network and help move freight efficiently.

You will onboard carriers, maintain carrier performance data, and support bids and service commitments. A degree or equivalent experience is required, with at least two years in related roles and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with carrier contacts to establish relationships and onboard a moderately complex carrier portfolio.
• Communicate with carriers on service issues and provide resolutions.
• Maintain data and generate reports to support buying decisions and performance tracking.
• Participate in negotiations to support bids, pricing and service commitments.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements related to carrier management.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Cargill in Ankeny, IA seeks a Transportation Carrier Representative to manage relationships with carriers within the brokerage network and help move freight efficiently.

You will onboard carriers, maintain carrier performance data, and support bids and service commitments. A degree or equivalent experience is required, with at least two years in related roles and strong Microsoft Office skills.