Carrier Supervisor / Carrier Manager

McLane Global; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation, personal and sick days

Background check & drug screening

No visa sponsorships

Job summary

McLane Global seeks a Carrier Supervisor/Manager to source, negotiate, and manage transportation carriers (truckload, LTL, intermodal, temperature control, etc.) to ensure competitive pricing, reliable capacity, and high service levels. You will lead performance management, establish KPIs, and build direct partnerships with asset-based carriers.

The role oversees onboarding, rate strategy, and compliance across the carrier network, requiring a Bachelor’s in Business, Logistics, or related field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 3–6+ years of experience in carrier sales, carrier management, or freight brokerage.
• Experience in managed transportation with contracted carrier relationships and rate schedules.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of TMS platforms and freight market/rate dynamics.
• Competitive base compensation plus performance bonus opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Set goals and monitor KPIs for carrier network growth, lane coverage, margin, and on-time performance.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with each carrier to evaluate performance and service trends.
• Resolve escalated carrier or service issues.
• Source, qualify, and onboard new asset-based carriers to reduce reliance on the brokered network.
• Negotiate and establish base rates, fuel surcharges, and accessorial schedules by lane.
• Build long‑term, direct carrier partnerships to improve service and cost control.
• Ensure onboarded carriers are load‑ready across required systems (TMS, rate tables, compliance tracking).
• Monitor ongoing carrier compliance (insurance, safety ratings, authority, CSA scores).
• Collaborate with sales and operations to align lane rates with customer commitments.
• Track freight market trends and adjust rate strategy to protect margin.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication skills

TMS platforms knowledge

Freight market dynamics

Education

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

Tools

TMS platforms

Job description

As Food Supply Chain Experts and one of the world’s largest food-grade logistics companies,

McLane Global relies on the efficiency of its fulfillment centers and transportation services. We

consider all our warehouses and related services to be systematic and operate with a customer‑centric mentality. To deliver on our promise to customers, we rely on exceptionally talented, bright,

and committed people. We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that

people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our

global culture. The Carrier Supervisor / Manager at McLane Global is responsible for sourcing,

negotiating, and managing relationships with transportation carriers (truckload, LTL,

intermodal, temperature control, etc.) ensuring competitive pricing, reliable capacity, and high

service performance.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Management

• Set goals and monitor KPIs for carrier network growth, lane coverage, margin, and on-time performance
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with each carrier to evaluate performance and service trends
• Resolve escalated carrier or service issues

Carrier Sourcing & Contracting

• Source, qualify, and onboard new asset-based carriers to reduce reliance on the brokered network
• Execute broker/carrier agreements and manage onboarding documentation (insurance, authority, W-9, safety packet)
• Negotiate and establish base rates, fuel surcharges, and accessorial schedules by lane
• Build long‑term, direct carrier partnerships to improve service and cost control

Operational Oversight

• Ensure onboarded carriers are load‑ready across required systems (TMS, rate tables, compliance tracking)
• Monitor ongoing carrier compliance (insurance, safety ratings, authority, CSA scores)
• Collaborate with sales and operations to align lane rates with customer commitments
• Track freight market trends and adjust rate strategy to protect margin

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)
• 3–6+ years of experience in carrier sales, carrier management, or freight brokerage
• Experience in managed transportation, overseeing contracted carrier relationships governed by set rate schedules (base, fuel surcharge, accessorials)
• Demonstrated ability to build processes from the ground up in a leaner, less techsupported environment
• Experience negotiating and onboarding asset-based carriers (preferred)
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of TMS platforms and freight market/rate dynamics
• Competitive base compensation plus performance bonus opportunity.

• Full Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision effective on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) with Employer Match (quarterly enrollment).
• Paid Holidays (no waiting period to receive holiday pay).
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days effective on the first day of employment.
• All offers are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.
• No company visa sponsorships.