Capacity Procurement Representative - ICS
Core
Negotiate carrier rates to meet load expectations and profit margins while managing freight movement visibility and service execution.
Role type
Procurement representative (transportation logistics)
Builds
Carrier base and freight coverage for J.B. Hunt's transportation network
Domain
Transportation/Logistics
Required skills
Negotiation, carrier relationship management, freight tracking, platform utilization, market trend analysis, service failure communication, safety partnership, carrier verification, multi-shift adaptability
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain, 1+ year experience in transportation/logistics/account management
Technologies
Carrier360 Platform, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Responsibilities
Negotiate optimal purchase rates with carriers, act as liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers, manage freight in transit via carrier updates, utilize Carrier360 Platform for load tendering and record keeping, proactively communicate service failures, partner with internal teams on safety and service, verify carrier authenticity and tracking, monitor market trends, provide urgent customer service updates
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC