Strategic Sourcing Representative II

Covenant Logistics•Chattanooga, TN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is the driving force behind finding and matching carrier availability to customer needs. Strategic Sourcing Specialists II maximize their capabilities to grow business by sourcing both existing and future customer capacity needs. To that end, the role will develop strong relationships with known motor carriers and source and develop relationships with new carriers to ensure load coverage and excellent service.

Requirements

Strong negotiation skills
Ability to work as a team and independently as needed
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Knowledge of the trucking/logistics industry
Ability to create positive relationships with customers
Strong customer service skills
Ability to take verbal and written instruction and execute with confidence
Effective leadership abilities
Ability to present action plans and strategies to both internal and external contacts
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business management or similar field required. One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for every year of education required.
Minimum of 1 year experience in transportation/logistics/brokerage required

Responsibilities

Clearly understand internal instructions regarding a customer’s shipment requirements and handle complex shipments
Find and hire motor carriers, and other freight transportation providers, with capabilities to ensure shipment parameters and customer satisfaction are met or exceeded (a/k/a “Cover” loads)
Confidence in carrier selection process to ensure carrier has been fully briefed and properly vetted to be successful with a shipment or series of shipments
Develop meaningful relationships with carriers and operational understandings, helping match carrier preferred lanes with freight, and work with carriers as determined by the company
Continually source new carriers, developing the same relationships and understandings
Continually collaborate with internal colleagues, teammates, and any other personnel necessary to help secure new business
Collaborate closely with Sales Representative (SR) and Account Management (AM) staff to perfectly understand customer needs, including Standards of Care and Standard Operating Procedures, in order to meet customer needs and demands as well as ensure the motor carriers know what they are getting
Be aware of, review, know where to find, and work in accordance with, company policies and procedures
Demonstrate pricing proficiency, resourcefulness, and creativity, relating to negotiating pricing with carriers
Strategize on how to meet carrier and customer satisfaction
Persuade and negotiation with carriers and customers to ensure best prices are obtained
Ensure relationships, carrier and customer needs are developed and cared for to ensure sustainability
Have a sense of urgency to successfully complete tasks at hand
Effectively leverage existing carrier relationships and on-board new carriers while securing solid commitments on tough new lanes and seizing new load/lane opportunities
Manage capacity while working closely with the customer team in the development of new opportunities
Prepare meetings and agendas with carriers