Capacity Procurement Representative

J.B. Hunt•Lowell, AR

About The Position

Under routine supervision, the Capacity Procurement Representative negotiates carrier 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, establishes a carrier base, ensures freight is covered on time, and delivers best-in-class service execution. The position is based in Lowell, Arkansas, and is full time, with a Tuesday–Saturday work shift. The employee must be able to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends if needed. The role is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. Starting pay may depend on skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications. The position may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives based on profitability or volumes, under applicable company plans. The company describes this job description as an outline of the general nature and level of work, rather than a comprehensive inventory of duties and qualifications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal opportunity employers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and up to one year of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience; alternatively, demonstrated skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experience.
Ability to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends if needed.
Strong professional communication skills, internally and externally.
Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships.
Experience fostering customer relationships through 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 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 experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/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 to monitor movement and ensure on-time pickup and delivery.
Use the Carrier360 platform to tender loads and maintain accurate shipment and customer records.
Communicate service failures proactively 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 commensurate with tenure, including vacation and sick time
Six weeks of paid maternity leave
Two weeks of paid parental leave
Six paid holidays annually
Position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to applicable company plans