Sr Capacity Procurement Representative
Core
Strategic negotiation of freight rates and carrier base management to meet load expectations and optimize margins.
Role type
Senior IC capacity procurement representative (freight brokerage)
Builds
Freight capacity and carrier relationships for J.B. Hunt's transportation network
Domain
Transportation/Logistics
Required skills
Strategic rate negotiation, carrier base management, freight project execution, supply chain market analysis, consultative stakeholder influence, relationship retention strategies
Preferred skills
Bachelor's in Business Administration/Supply Chain/Transportation, 4-5 years in logistics/account management
Technologies
Carrier360 Platform, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Responsibilities
Negotiate optimal purchase rates with carriers to meet revenue and profit goals; manage freight in transit to ensure on-time pickup and delivery; verify carrier authenticity and tracking prior to pickup; proactively communicate service failures to minimize costs; strategically manage carrier base to maximize retention and implement routing guides; evaluate pricing strategies with internal stakeholders to align with market and customer objectives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/00646152-sr-capacity-procurement-representative-at-jbhunt)