Strategic Carrier Sourcing Specialist

R+L Global Logistics; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

R+L Global Logistics is seeking a Carrier Sourcing Executive in Phoenix, AZ to source carriers on PTLS’s key lanes and optimize capacity procurement. The role involves developing relationships with new and existing carriers, negotiating competitive rates and service levels, and establishing routing guides for operator teams.

The candidate will communicate carrier capabilities, update systems with carrier and shipment data, and ensure carriers are utilized with proper rate flow.

Responsibilities

• Receive awarded business and bids for the enterprise
• Utilize various methods of outreach, primarily phone and email, to solicit and sell carriers on working with PTLS
• Collaborate and negotiate with carriers, identifying mutually beneficial opportunities and executing pricing/service agreements
• Create routing guides and provide direction for operator teams regarding the utilization of carriers and carriers' expectations
• Understand and communicate carrier capabilities and PTLS opportunities, optimizing capacity procurement internally and creating awareness of existing and potential opportunities for partner carriers
• Update carrier and shipment information into our PTLS systems for use and automation
• Ensure selected carriers for routing are being utilized, and rates are flowing correctly through the system
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships with our partner carriers
• Foster strong and positive communication between internal and external customers

Job description

R+L Global Logistics is seeking a Carrier Sourcing Executive in Phoenix, AZ to source carriers on PTLS’s key lanes and optimize capacity procurement. The role involves developing relationships with new and existing carriers, negotiating competitive rates and service levels, and establishing routing guides for operator teams.

The candidate will communicate carrier capabilities, update systems with carrier and shipment data, and ensure carriers are utilized with proper rate flow.