Carrier Procurement - Flatbed

Priority1•Milwaukee, WI

11d•$40,000

About The Position

Priority1, Inc. is a dynamic nationwide company seeking enthusiastic, hardworking, competitive candidates who want to have a career in Logistics Operations. Priority1 is a premier consulting and contract logistics company, specializing in Truckload, LTL, and Expedited services. We are growing at a rapid pace and we are looking to expand our Carrier Procurement team in our Milwaukee office. Website: www.priority1.com The Truckload Carrier Procurement role is the operational support for our nationwide sales team. The role is responsible for booking and tracking shipments of freight. The role requires the ability to multi-task, problem solve and prioritize daily workload. Candidate must be able to overcome issues and resolve problems. Candidate 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!

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

Benefits

$40,000 Salary + commissions
Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
Vision Insurance
HSA with Employer Contributions
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401(k) Plan
Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
Paid Holidays AND PTO
Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available