Capacity Procurement Representative II - ICS
Core
Strategic negotiation of freight rates and carrier management to meet load expectations and optimize margins for a transportation logistics company.
Role type
Mid-level procurement specialist (logistics)
Builds
Freight capacity and carrier base for a transportation network
Domain
Transportation/Logistics
Required skills
Strategic rate negotiation, carrier base management, freight tracking, platform utilization (Carrier360), service failure communication, market trend analysis, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Bachelor's in Business/Logistics, 2-3 years experience in transportation/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 by monitoring carrier updates for on-time pickup and delivery; utilize the Carrier360 Platform to tender loads and maintain shipment records; verify carrier authenticity and tracking prior to pickup; present market trend findings to team members; train, mentor, and onboard junior team members
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC