Capacity Procurement Representative

Capacity Procurement Representative

Under routine supervision, the incumbent is responsible for aggressive marketing of the J.B. Hunt brand and negotiation of rates to meet load expectations while ensuring optimal margins. Purchases transportation services from qualified carriers that will provide the best transportation solution for the customer and ensures all booked freight is covered in a timely manner with flawless execution using both internal assets and external resources.

Key Responsibilities :

• Negotiate with carriers for the appropriate purchase rate to meet revenue and profit margin goals, as well as to facilitate appropriate business relationship with the carrier.
• Manage all freight in transit by obtaining adequate updates from carriers / drivers to monitor movement and ensure on time delivery.
• Proactively communicating service failures to internal support teams to minimize service failures, promote on time service and ensure safety.
• Tender loads and optimize service through system management utilizing the Carrier 360 platform and perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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.

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.

Job Opening ID : 00595838 Capacity Procurement Representative (Open)