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.
Strategically manage carrier base to maximize retention and implement routing guides.
Build and Develop 3x3 relationships, while maximizing a robust pipeline to improve utilization, retention and drive growth. Align opportunities through execution using a consultative approach to effectively influence both internal and external stakeholders.
Evaluate pricing strategies with internal stakeholders to be consistent with company objectives as it relates to market rate and customer objectives.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED WITH 3-4 years 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 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
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field AND 4-5 years experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
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
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: 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, and six paid holidays annually.
Education
Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, Bachelors: Transportation Logistics, GED (Required), High School (Required)
Work Experience
Transportation/Logistics
Certifications
Job Opening ID
00646152 Sr 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.
