Strategic Logistics & Carrier Optimization Manager

Watco Transloading; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco Transloading in Lowell, AR is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic logistics procurement initiatives. You will drive network development, optimize routes, and manage carrier partnerships to deliver measurable cost savings and operational efficiency.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, use of procurement tech, and bid optimization tools to improve performance and capture opportunities across lanes and markets. Strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building and maintaining carrier relationships
• Pricing negotiation and route optimization
• Yield analysis and data-driven decision making
• Experience with procurement technology and bid optimization tools
• Expertise in carrier pricing negotiation

Responsibilities

• Deliver measurable cost savings by reducing PT spend
• Build and maintain strong carrier relationships
• Implement route optimization strategies to maximize carrier utilization
• Expand carrier footprint and rebid opportunities
• Launch and manage carrier recognition programs
• Evaluate carrier bid optimization technology
• Archive and analyze historical bids for insights
• Map carrier density by lane and zip code
• Identify and improve low-yield lanes
• Collaborate with pricing manager
• Benchmark procurement best practices
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Carrier relationships

Pricing negotiation

Route optimization

Yield analysis

Data-driven decision-making

Procurement technology

Bid optimization tools

Transportation management

Job description

Watco Transloading in Lowell, AR is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic logistics procurement initiatives. You will drive network development, optimize routes, and manage carrier partnerships to deliver measurable cost savings and operational efficiency.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, use of procurement tech, and bid optimization tools to improve performance and capture opportunities across lanes and markets. Strong negotiation skills are essential.