Capacity Procurement Representative - ICS

J.B. Hunt•Pico Rivera, CA

About The Position

Under routine supervision, the Capacity Procurement Representative negotiates rates to meet load expectations while ensuring optimal margins. The role markets the J.B. Hunt Carrier360 platform to carriers to increase efficiency and freight movement visibility. The representative establishes a carrier base, ensures freight is covered in a timely manner, and delivers best-in-class service execution. The position is full time and based in Pico Rivera, California. The expected starting pay range is $49,200–$61,500. Starting pay may vary based on skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications. The position may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to applicable company plans. Employment-based sponsorship is not available. The company offers full-time employees, subject to eligibility requirements, medical, dental, and vision benefits; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- 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; and six paid holidays annually.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and up to 1 year of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience; alternatively, demonstrated skills and abilities through education, certifications, military service, or other experiences.
Ability to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends if needed.
Strong professional communication skills for internal and external interactions.
Experience establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships.
Experience building 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 based on informed judgment.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and 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 to 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 the Carrier360 Platform to tender loads and maintain accurate shipment and customer records.
Proactively communicate service failures to internal support teams to minimize costs and operational inefficiencies.
Partner with internal teams to promote best-in-class service and ensure safety.
Use the Carrier360 platform with the carrier base to increase 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 value through transportation solutions and timely updates.

Benefits

Medical benefit
Dental benefit
Vision benefit
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off, including vacation and sick time, commensurate with tenure
Six weeks of paid maternity leave
Two weeks of paid parental leave
Six paid holidays annually
Potential eligibility for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes