Strategic Carrier Capacity Specialist

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Maternity Leave

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative - ISC in Troy, Michigan. Under supervision, you will negotiate rates with carriers to meet load expectations and maintain optimal margins, while promoting the Carrier360 platform for efficient freight movement visibility.

The role involves establishing a carrier base, ensuring timely freight coverage, and delivering best-in-class service execution in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience.
• Strong professional communication skills applied internally and externally.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships and delivering on commitments.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with carriers for optimal purchase rates to meet revenue and margin goals.
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers.
• Manage freight in transit with carrier updates to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.
• Tender loads using Carrier360 Platform and maintain shipment records.
• Proactively communicate service failures to minimize cost and inefficiencies.
• Partner with internal teams to promote best-in-class service and safety.
• Leverage Carrier360 to increase efficiency and automation with carrier base.
• Verify authenticity of carriers and tracking prior to pickup.
• Keep abreast of market trends to optimize negotiation tactics.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative - ISC in Troy, Michigan. Under supervision, you will negotiate rates with carriers to meet load expectations and maintain optimal margins, while promoting the Carrier360 platform for efficient freight movement visibility.

The role involves establishing a carrier base, ensuring timely freight coverage, and delivering best-in-class service execution in a dynamic logistics environment.