Strategic Carrier Procurement Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, AR is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative II to strategically negotiate carrier rates and optimize margins. You will market Carrier360 to carriers, build a reliable carrier base, and ensure timely freight coverage with excellent service.

You will mentor junior teammates, handle multi-shift workloads, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve performance, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 1–2 years in transportation/logistics, business admin, account management, or equivalent military experience.
• Demonstrated skills through education, certifications, military, or other experiences
• Proven ability to communicate professionally internally and externally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing work requirements
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience holding teammates accountable and conducting difficult conversations

Responsibilities

• Create strategies to negotiate with carriers for the optimal purchase rate to meet and exceed revenue and profit margin goals; service freight projects that may be complex or high visibility
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers
• Manage all freight in transit by obtaining updates from carriers to monitor movement and ensure on-time pickup/delivery
• Utilize Carrier360 to tender loads and maintain accurate shipment records
• Proactively communicate service failures to internal teams to minimize cost and inefficiencies
• Partner with internal teams to promote best-in-class service and safety
• Leverage Carrier360 with carrier base to increase efficiency and automation
• Verify authenticity of carriers and tracking prior to pickup
• Stay current on market trends to optimize negotiation tactics and share findings
• Understand customer expectations to provide value with transportation solutions
• Strategically manage carrier base to maximize retention and implement routing guides
• Train, mentor, and onboard junior teammates

Skills

Professional communication

Relationship building

Customer service

Attention to detail

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Adaptability

Accountability

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

GED/High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, AR is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative II to strategically negotiate carrier rates and optimize margins. You will market Carrier360 to carriers, build a reliable carrier base, and ensure timely freight coverage with excellent service.

You will mentor junior teammates, handle multi-shift workloads, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve performance, safety, and customer satisfaction.