Carrier Procurement Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States FLS Transportation Service Limited Full time

FLS Transportation is actively seeking a Carrier Procurement Coordinator in their Chicago, IL branch.

Responsibilities include:

- Negotiate with carriers to maximize profitability and improve efficiency by identifying ways to improve cost savings;
- Schedule/Coordinate truck shipments and addressing any issues that come up during transit;
- Audit and correct carrier freight invoices and BOLs as necessary for payment;
- Dispatch drivers on each load with the responsibility to ensure drivers arrive to pick up without issues;
- Perform daily sourcing activities, including targeting new carriers, negotiating and developing carrier rates, and sourcing and selecting the most efficient carriers;
- Develop and maintain effective Carrier relationships with FLS Core Carriers to include proper carrier capability profiling (60-80 calls/day minimum);
- Maintain carrier database by keeping pricing and contact information current;
- Ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively with attention to detail
- Ability to negotiate on both a transactional and contractual basis with market relevancy
- Ability to mandate carrier corrective action plans where necessary

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 3 years of 3PL experience, with emphasis on Canadian Cross-Border market
- Experience with multiple modes to foster the company’s service offerings
- Demonstrated ability to stay current and accurately interpret industry trends;
- A true passion for sales and logistics - must be a self-starter, self-directed, and highly motivated;
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines;
- Excellent customer service, communication and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry systems);
- Ability to positively influence culture and behavior and work effectively with all levels within the company;
- Career driven - this is not just a job but an opportunity to grow;

Four reasons why this is a great opportunity for the right individual:

- Product - We’re the #1 3PL for cross-border freight between the US and Canada, and we’re #23 on the Transport Topics index of largest 3PLs in North America. Our services solve a real market need relative to the capacity shortage for freight carriers in North America. Our network of 54,000 carriers & 400,000 trucks is a great asset for our clients. Simply put, we solve a “must have” need.
- Market - The transportation industry is hot. The 3PL sector represents a $200B business that is expected to grow 21% in next 10 years. The market response to FLS has been phenomenal. We have a who’s who roster of clients and we continue to hit new growth highs every year.
- People - Smart, fun and experienced. Our leaders know the business and care about culture, which shows in everything we do. We have a great work environment, great benefits, and solid opportunities for recognition and advancement.
- Plan - We’re a profitable 33-year-old company that is backed by a motivated private equity firm. We have the audacious goal to grow from $500M to $2B over in the next five years through organic growth and acquisition. A solid foundation and favorable market conditions drive us.



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