Weekends Capacity Procurement Representative

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking a Capacity Procurement Representative to negotiate carrier rates, build a carrier base, and ensure freight is covered with on-time pickups and reliable service.

You will market Carrier360 to carriers to boost efficiency and visibility of freight movement while supporting best-in-class execution. Under routine supervision, you will establish carrier relationships, monitor shipments, and deliver accurate updates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year experience in transportation/logistics or related fields.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights/weekends if needed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with carriers to meet revenue and margin goals.
• Serve as liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers.
• Manage freight in transit and monitor movement for on-time pickup and delivery.
• Use Carrier360 to tender loads and maintain shipment records.
• Communicate service failures to minimize costs and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure best-in-class service and safety.
• Leverage Carrier360 to increase carrier efficiency and automation.
• Verify carrier authenticity and tracking before pickup.
• Stay informed on market trends to refine negotiation tactics.
• Understand customer service expectations and provide timely transportation updates.

Skills

Professional communication

Relationship management

Customer relationship delivery

High accuracy

Analytical decision making

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Adaptability

Accountability and tough conversations

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Logistics/Supply Chain/Transportation

Bachelor's in Management/related field

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, the Capacity Procurement Representative is responsible for the negotiation of rates to meet load expectations while ensuring optimal margins. The incumbent will market the J.B. Hunt Carrier360 platform to carriers to increase efficiency and freight movement visibility. The incumbent is responsible for establishing a carrier base, ensuring freight is covered on time, and delivering best-in-class service execution.

Job Description

• 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 the 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 an understanding of market trends and optimize negotiation tactics
• Understand customer service expectations to provide value with transportation solutions and updates in an urgent manner

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED WITH up to 1-year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience AND the ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:

• 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field AND up to 1 year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Work Shift

Saturday - Tuesday OR Thursday - Sunday

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education

• Bachelors: Business Administration/Management
• Bachelors: Logistics Management
• Bachelors: Supply Chain Management
• Bachelors: Transportation Logistics
• GED (Required)
• High School (Required)

Work Experience

• Business Administration, Customer Service/Account Manager, Transportation/Logistics

Certifications

Job Opening ID

00638958 Weekends Capacity Procurement Representative (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.