Strategic Carrier Negotiator & Capacity Planner

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative to negotiate carrier rates to meet load expectations while protecting margins.

The role involves marketing the Carrier360 platform to carriers to improve efficiency and visibility of freight movement. The incumbent will establish a carrier base and ensure freight is covered timely, delivering best-in-class service execution.

Formación

• High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience and ability to work across multiple shifts.
• Strong professional communication skills applied internally and externally.
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships.
• Experience in fostering strong customer relationships via delivery on commitments, open communication, and ongoing feedback/improvement.
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsabilidades

• Negotiate with carriers for the optimal purchase rate to meet revenue and profit margin goals.
• Act as liaison between internal business stakeholders and carriers.
• Manage all freight in transit by obtaining updates from carriers to monitor movement and ensure on-time pickup and delivery; use Carrier360 to tender loads and maintain records.
• Proactively communicate service failures to internal support teams to minimize cost and inefficiencies.
• Partner with internal teams to promote best in class service and safety.
• Leverage Carrier360 platform to increase efficiency and carrier base.
• Verify authenticity of carriers and tracking prior to scheduled pickup.
• Remain current on supply chain information to understand market trends and negotiate effectively.
• Understand customer service expectations to provide value with transportation solutions and updates.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Carrier relationships

Logistics coordination

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management or related field

Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Logistics

GED (Required)

High School (Required)

Herramientas

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative to negotiate carrier rates to meet load expectations while protecting margins.

The role involves marketing the Carrier360 platform to carriers to improve efficiency and visibility of freight movement. The incumbent will establish a carrier base and ensure freight is covered timely, delivering best-in-class service execution.