Night Logistics Capacity Specialist

J.B. Hunt; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt is seeking a Capacity Procurement Coordinator for nights to negotiate carrier rates, monitor freight, and ensure on-time delivery for customers. You will manage loads, provide ETA updates, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues while maintaining accurate records.

The role supports a Monday–Friday night schedule (3pm–12am) with opportunities for bonus based on profitability and volumes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation logistics or related field is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn new software systems and operate them efficiently.
• Experience in clerical/administrative or sales roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate purchase rates with carriers to meet revenue and margin goals.
• Monitor freight in transit and provide ETA updates to customers.
• Tender loads and optimize service via Carrier 360 platform.
• Communicate service failures to internal teams to minimize issues.
• Maintain documentation, data entry, and recordkeeping.
• Process fuel advances and support internal customers.

Skills

Overnight shifts

Weekend shifts

Communication skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Software proficiency

Attention to detail

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Logistics

Job description

J.B. Hunt is seeking a Capacity Procurement Coordinator for nights to negotiate carrier rates, monitor freight, and ensure on-time delivery for customers. You will manage loads, provide ETA updates, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues while maintaining accurate records.

The role supports a Monday–Friday night schedule (3pm–12am) with opportunities for bonus based on profitability and volumes.