Carrier Procurement Specialist
2 weeks ago
Description
The Carrier Procurement Specialist is responsible for securing the right carrier at the right price and time to ensure the successful movement of customer freight. This role plays a vital role in supporting the company's capacity strategy by sourcing, developing, and maintaining strong relationships with motor carriers. The position works closely with Sales and Operations teams to meet customers' shipping objectives while maintaining service excellence and profitability. The role requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong negotiation skills to manage and troubleshoot all aspects of freight movement. By leveraging technology, analytics, and market insight, the Carrier Procurement Specialist supports the company's commitment to operational excellence, outstanding service, and smart, data-driven decision-making.
Duties and responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Carrier Procurement and Relationship Management:
- Identify, source, and develop relationships with new motor carriers to support the movement of both spot and contract freight.
- Grow and maintain existing carrier partnerships to ensure consistent capacity and reliable service performance.
- Coordinate available carriers with customer freight, maintaining strong communication and positive relationships.
- Negotiate transportation rates and terms to ensure competitive pricing and maximum profitability.
- Utilize carrier analytics, market intelligence, and technology platforms to make informed procurement decisions and improve efficiency.
- Conduct daily contact with carriers to secure available capacity and ensure consistent coverage.
- Identify and troubleshoot service or capacity issues using critical thinking and collaboration across departments to determine and implement solutions.
- Oversee carriers to ensure that all loads are completed safely, on time, and in compliance with customer and company requirements.
- Utilize the Transportation Management System (TMS) to accurately enter, communicate, and track shipment details.
- Provide consistent and professional communication to carriers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Support cross-functional collaboration with the Sales and Operations teams to align capacity strategies with customer requirements.
- Perform additional assignments and project support as required and assigned.
- Support weekend and after-hours coverage as needed to maintain service continuity.
Qualifications to perform the job successfully include:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
Experience and Skills:
- 1-3 years of experience in carrier sales, logistics, transportation, or freight brokerage preferred.
- Strong negotiation, relationship management, and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and familiar with carrier pricing or capacity analytics tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including persuasion and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Driven, enthusiastic, and results-focused with a commitment to executional excellence and outstanding customer service.
Working conditions
This position is performed in a general office setting.
Physical requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to operate a computer/laptop and telephone, and ability to talk and hear.
RWI Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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