Weekend Capacity Procurement Specialist

StartupNWA; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, Arkansas is seeking a Weekends Capacity Procurement Representative to negotiate rates with carriers, grow a carrier base, and ensure on-time freight movement. The role focuses on delivering best-in-class service while leveraging the Carrier360 platform to manage shipments.

The position requires minimum 1 year in transportation/logistics and strong communication skills, with availability for weekend shifts and potential for growth within the Supply Chain team.

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
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships
• Experience in fostering strong customer relationships via delivery of commitments, open communication, and ongoing 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 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 costs and inefficiencies
• Partner with internal teams to promote best-in-class service and ensure safety
• Leverage Carrier360 platform with carrier base to increase efficiency and automation
• Verify authenticity of carriers and tracking prior to scheduled pickup
• Stay current on supply chain information to understand market trends and optimize negotiation tactics
• Understand customer service expectations to provide value with transportation solutions and updates promptly

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Multitasking

Decision making

Adaptability

Account management

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Transportation/Logistics

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's in Logistics Management

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, Arkansas is seeking a Weekends Capacity Procurement Representative to negotiate rates with carriers, grow a carrier base, and ensure on-time freight movement. The role focuses on delivering best-in-class service while leveraging the Carrier360 platform to manage shipments.

The position requires minimum 1 year in transportation/logistics and strong communication skills, with availability for weekend shifts and potential for growth within the Supply Chain team.