Logistics - Carrier Procurement

Posted on 22 November 24 by Kris Bernal

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Job Description

Job Title: Logistics - Carrier Procurement Specialist

Job Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

- Establish and grow relationships with trucking companies to support customer requirements.
- Secure equipment for all available loads that have been assigned to your region utilizing load boards via DAT, Internet truck stop, and all other resources available.
- Negotiate with carriers and clients in a manner that maximizes profitability (70% of the day).
- Bid additional business on new and existing lanes when requested.
- Pre-plan the use of carriers and equipment for efficiency when possible.
- Articulate to the carrier expectations to ensure transit times and on-time deliveries are maintained.
- Identify new sales opportunities through lead generation, heavy cold calling, and prospecting.
- Work regularly with logistics coordinators to determine the immediate and future trucking needs.
- Work with logistics coordinators to troubleshoot issues with carriers/drivers.

Required Skills:

- Demonstrated domestic 3PL experience (Full Truckload, Dry Van & Flatbed).
- Experience in negotiations with Carriers
- Proficient in numerous TMS systems (Turvo, Parade, Highway, etc).
- Capacity to take on multiple mandates and prioritize.


If you are a proactive and organized individual passionate about logistics and transportation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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$ - $

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Our Reference

JOB-1257

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