Freight Capacity Negotiator

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. seeks a Capacity Procurement Representative to negotiate optimal carrier rates and manage freight movements while leveraging the Carrier360 platform to increase efficiency and visibility.

The role involves building carrier relationships, ensuring timely freight coverage, and delivering best-in-class service in a fast-paced environment with potential shifts including nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong, professional communication skills used internally and externally.
• Experience building and maintaining carrier relationships with follow-through.
• Ability to process information with high accuracy.
• Ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate the optimal purchase rate with carriers to meet revenue and margin goals.
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers.
• Manage freight in transit; obtain updates to monitor movement and ensure on-time pickup/delivery.
• Tender loads via Carrier360 and maintain shipment records.
• Proactively communicate service issues to internal teams to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote service quality and safety.
• Leverage Carrier360 to grow carrier base and increase efficiency.
• Verify carrier authenticity and tracking before pickup.
• Stay aware of market trends to improve negotiation tactics.
• Align with customer service expectations for urgent transportation updates.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Carrier relations

Communication

Data accuracy

Microsoft Office

multi-tasking

conflict management

stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain/Logistics

Up to 1 year transportation experience

Tools

Carrier360 Platform

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. seeks a Capacity Procurement Representative to negotiate optimal carrier rates and manage freight movements while leveraging the Carrier360 platform to increase efficiency and visibility.

The role involves building carrier relationships, ensuring timely freight coverage, and delivering best-in-class service in a fast-paced environment with potential shifts including nights/weekends.