Capacity Procurement Representative - ICS

J.B. Hunt • Lowell, AR

6d

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 improve efficiency and freight movement visibility. The representative establishes a carrier base, ensures freight is covered promptly, and delivers high-quality service execution. The position is based in Lowell, Arkansas, and is full-time. The position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and up to one year of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience; alternatively, demonstrate the listed 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.
• Experience establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships.
• Experience building customer relationships through commitment, 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 using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and changing 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 one year of relevant experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with carriers for optimal purchase rates while meeting 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 high-quality service and ensure safety.
• Use the Carrier360 platform with carriers to increase efficiency and automation.
• Verify carrier authenticity and tracking before scheduled pickup.
• Stay current on supply chain information and market trends to optimize negotiation tactics.
• Understand customer service expectations and provide transportation solutions and updates in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 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
• May be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to applicable plan terms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED