Capacity Procurement Representative

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Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED WITH up to 1-year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management,

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Capacity Procurement Representative

Supply Chain

United States of America

Arkansas

Lowell

Full time

Under routine supervision, the Capacity Procurement Representative is responsible the for negotiation of rates to meet load expectations while ensuring optimal margins. The incumbent will market the J.B. Hunt Carrier360 platform to carriers to increase efficiency and freight movement visibility. The incumbent is responsible for establishing a carrier base, ensuring freight is covered on time, and delivering best-in-class service execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate with carriers for the optimal purchase rate to meet revenue and profit margin goals

• Act as liaison between internal business stakeholders and carriers

• Manage all freight in transit by obtaining updates from carriers to accurately monitor movement and ensure on-time pickup and delivery

• Utilize the Carrier360 Platform to tender loads and maintain accurate records of shipments and customer details

• Proactively communicate service failures to internal support teams to minimize cost and operational inefficiencies

• Partner with internal teams to promote the best in class service and ensure safety

• Leverage the Carrier360 platform with carrier base to increase efficiency and automation

• Verify authenticity of carriers and tracking prior to scheduled pickup

• Remain current on supply chain information to gain an understanding of market trends and optimize negotiation tactics

• Understand customer service expectations to provide value with transportation solutions and updates in an urgent manner

Requirements

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Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED WITH up to 1-year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience AND the ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:
Strong professional communication skills applied internally and externally
Proven experience in establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships
Experience in fostering strong customer relationships via delivery of commitments, open communication, and ongoing feedback/improvement
Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
Accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
Experience in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives
Experience in holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversations
Ability to perform in a stressful and high-pressure work environment

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field AND up to 1 year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

What We Offer

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Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: 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 (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Logistics Management, Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, Bachelors: Transportation Logistics, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Business Administration, Customer Service/Account Manager, Transportation/Logistics

00648367 Capacity Procurement Representative (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.