Carrier Procurement - Dry Van

Priority1 • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Carrier Procurement role provides operational support to the nationwide sales team by booking and tracking truckload shipments. The position requires multitasking, problem-solving, prioritizing daily work, overcoming issues, and resolving problems. Candidates must be comfortable communicating by phone, have strong communication and negotiation skills, and be able to develop relationships with carriers. The role offers opportunities to handle varied tasks, build logistics skills, and collaborate with colleagues across the organization in a competitive, fast-paced environment.

The new hire will shadow the Carrier Procurement Manager for several weeks and receive hands-on training and observation until ready to work independently. Other Carrier Procurement Representatives will also be available to answer questions.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and comfort communicating by phone.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to develop relationships with carriers.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, overcome issues, and prioritize daily workload.
• Ability to provide accurate updates to the sales force.
• Strong organization and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work with oral and written communications, primarily by telephone and email.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and occasionally work extended hours.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Use a TMS system and web-based load boards to book and track freight shipments.
• Multitask and provide accurate updates to the sales force.
• Negotiate rates with carriers.
• Maintain a 15% margin on loads.
• Make a minimum of 100 calls per day to book available loads.
• Participate in shadowing and hands-on training until able to work independently.

Benefits

• Medical insurance premiums paid 100% for employees and dependents.
• Dental insurance paid 100% for the employee.
• Vision insurance.
• HSA with employer contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Profit sharing, with a typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Cancer, critical illness, and accident policies available.
• Competitive salary and commission opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed