Strategic Carrier Procurement Specialist

J.B. Hunt; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative in West Orange, NJ, to negotiate purchase rates, manage carrier relationships, and ensure timely freight coverage. The role focuses on optimizing margins while using Carrier360 to tender loads and track shipments.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with logistics experience; familiarity with Microsoft Office and strong communication is required. Flexibility for shifts including nights/weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.
• 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 on-going feedback/improvement.
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Experience in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives.
• Experience in holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversations.
• Ability to perform in a stressful and high-pressure work environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 accurately monitor movement and ensure on time pickup and delivery.
• Utilize the Carrier360 Platform to tender loads and maintain accurate records of shipments and customer details.
• Proactively communicate service failures to internal support teams to minimize cost and operational inefficiencies.
• Partner with internal teams to promote best in class service and ensure safety.
• Leverage the Carrier360 platform with carrier base to increase efficiency and automation.
• Verify authenticity of carriers and tracking prior to scheduled pickup.
• Remain current on supply chain information to gain understanding of market trends and optimize negotiation tactics.
• Understand customer service expectations to provide value with transportation solutions and updates in an urgent manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer relationship management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

J.B. Hunt is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative in West Orange, NJ, to negotiate purchase rates, manage carrier relationships, and ensure timely freight coverage. The role focuses on optimizing margins while using Carrier360 to tender loads and track shipments.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with logistics experience; familiarity with Microsoft Office and strong communication is required. Flexibility for shifts including nights/weekends is expected.