Freight Capacity Procurement Specialist

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative to negotiate rates to meet load expectations and maintain optimal margins.

The role involves marketing the Carrier360 platform to carriers to boost efficiency and visibility, establishing a carrier base, ensuring freight is covered in a timely manner, and delivering best in class service execution. You will coordinate with internal teams, monitor shipments, and drive negotiations to secure reliable pickups and on-time

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year of transportation/logistics experience
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends
• Strong professional communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with carriers for optimal purchase rate to meet revenue and margin goals
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers
• Manage all freight in transit with updates from carriers to monitor movement and ensure on-time pickup/delivery
• Tender loads and maintain accurate records using Carrier360
• Proactively communicate service failures to internal support teams to minimize cost
• Partner with internal teams to promote best-in-class service and safety
• Leverage Carrier360 to grow carrier base and improve efficiency

Skills

Negotiation

Carrier relationships

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred (Business/Logistics)

Tools

Carrier360 platform

Microsoft Office

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative to negotiate rates to meet load expectations and maintain optimal margins.

The role involves marketing the Carrier360 platform to carriers to boost efficiency and visibility, establishing a carrier base, ensuring freight is covered in a timely manner, and delivering best in class service execution. You will coordinate with internal teams, monitor shipments, and drive negotiations to secure reliable pickups and on-time