Carrier Procurement - Dry Van

Priority1•Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Carrier Procurement role is the operational support for our nationwide sales team. The role is responsible for booking and tracking truckload shipments. The role requires the ability to multi-task, problem solve and prioritize daily workload. Candidate must be able to overcome issues and resolve problems. Candidates must be comfortable on the phone and have great communication skills. Strong negotiating skills and the ability to develop relationships with carriers are a must. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks, develop your logistics skills and collaborate with very talented people across our organization. If you are a person that is competitive and enjoys working in a fast paced environment then come join our team!

Requirements

Ability to multi-task, problem solve and prioritize daily workload
Comfortable on the phone
Great communication skills
Strong negotiating skills
Ability to develop relationships with carriers
Competitive
Enjoys working in a fast paced environment
Long periods of sitting and working from computer workstation
Excellent organization and record keeping skills
Comfortable with oral and written communications, primarily on the telephone and email
Extended periods of sitting, normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching
Capability of sight and hearing required
Ability to deal with stressful situations
Occasionally working extended hours

Responsibilities

Utilize TMS system as well as web based load boards to book and track shipments of freight
Ability to multi-task and get accurate updates to sales force
Negotiate rates with carriers
Maintain 15% margin on loads
Make minimum of 100 calls a day to book available loads