Capacity Procurement Representative

Key Responsibilities: • Negotiate with carriers for the optimal purchase rate to meet revenue and profit margin goals • Act as liaison between internal business stakeholders and carriers • Manage all freight in transit by obtaining updates from carriers to accurately monitor movement and ensure on time pickup and delivery • Utilize the Carrier360 Platform to tender loads and maintain accurate records of shipments and customer details • Proactively communicate service failures to internal support teams to minimize cost and operational inefficiencies • Partner with internal teams to promote best in class service and ensure safety • Leverage the Carrier360 platform with carrier base to increase efficiency and automation • Verify authenticity of carriers and tracking prior to scheduled pickup • Remain current on supply chain information to gain understanding of market trends and optimize negotiation tactics • Understand customer service expectations to provide value with transportation solutions and updates in an urgent manner

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience AND the ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences
Strong professional communication skills applied internally and externally
Proven experience in establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships
Experience in fostering strong customer relationships via delivery on commitments, open communication, and on-going feedback/improvement
Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
Accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
Experience in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives
Experience in holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversations
Ability to perform in a stressful and high-pressure work environment

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field AND up to 1 year experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience

Previous J.B. Hunt Internship Experience Preferred

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.