Senior Carrier Sales & Logistics Strategist

R+L Carriers; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

R+L Carriers is seeking a Strategic Procurement Executive to source and develop partner carrier relationships and manage customer loads, aiming to maximize margins and deliver exceptional service.

The role covers sourcing contract carriers, negotiating rates, dispatching loads, and maintaining strong communication with customers and internal teams in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Formación

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or similar field preferred with emphasis in Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, Sales, Marketing, or International Business.
• 5+ years’ experience in a full truckload environment.
• Experience with transportation management systems and loads boards; McLeod preferred.
• Experience in modes: dry van, expedited, flatbed, oversized, refrigerated and intermodal.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of FMCSR and transportation guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and continually develop business relationships with customers and carriers.
• Ensure freight is covered by managing pickup, transit and on-time delivery.
• Recruit and source contract carriers and validate contract eligibility.
• Present multiple modes of transportation options to your customer base.
• Negotiate rates with partner carriers to maintain competitive rates.
• Dispatch carriers and update loads in the transportation management system.
• Maintain contact with carriers and internal partners to ensure visibility of challenges.
• Track and trace freight from origination to destination and resolve issues.
• Continually expand the carrier base with outbound calls to build coverage.
• Communicate daily with partner carriers to understand equipment location and haul.
• Utilize carrier lists and load boards to match customer needs.
• Input information into the transportation management system to ensure integrity.
• Provide unmatched Customer Service through daily conversations and active listening.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Customer service

Adaptability

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Business

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

McLeod Transportation Management System

Load boards

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

R+L Carriers is seeking a Strategic Procurement Executive to source and develop partner carrier relationships and manage customer loads, aiming to maximize margins and deliver exceptional service.

The role covers sourcing contract carriers, negotiating rates, dispatching loads, and maintaining strong communication with customers and internal teams in a fast-paced logistics environment.