Capacity Procurement Representative - ICS
About The Position
Under routine supervision, the Capacity Procurement Representative negotiates rates to meet load expectations while maintaining optimal margins. The role markets the J.B. Hunt Carrier360 platform to carriers to improve efficiency and freight movement visibility. The representative establishes a carrier base, ensures timely freight coverage, and delivers best-in-class service execution. The position is based in St. Petersburg, Florida, and is full-time. The role may require work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends, if needed. It is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, with up to 1 year of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience; alternatively, demonstrate the specified skills and abilities through education, certifications, military service, or other experience.
- Ability to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends, if needed.
- Strong professional communication skills for internal and external interactions.
- Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships.
- Experience fostering customer relationships through keeping commitments, open communication, and ongoing feedback and improvement.
- Ability to process information accurately.
- Ability to analyze situations and make productive decisions using informed judgment.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to a dynamic work environment with shifting priorities and directives.
- Experience holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversations.
- Ability to perform in a stressful, high-pressure work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field, and up to 1 year of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate with carriers for optimal purchase rates that meet revenue and profit margin goals.
- Act as a liaison between internal business stakeholders and carriers.
- Manage freight in transit by obtaining carrier updates, monitoring movement, and ensuring on-time pickup and delivery.
- Use Carrier360 to tender loads and maintain accurate shipment and customer records.
- Communicate service failures proactively to internal support teams to reduce costs and operational inefficiencies.
- Partner with internal teams to promote best-in-class service and safety.
- Use Carrier360 with the carrier base to improve efficiency and automation.
- Verify carrier authenticity and tracking before scheduled pickup.
- Stay current on supply chain information to understand market trends and optimize negotiation tactics.
- Understand customer service expectations and provide transportation solutions and updates promptly.
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, including vacation and sick time
- Six weeks of paid maternity leave
- Two weeks of paid parental leave
- Six paid holidays annually
- May be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, according to applicable company plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
