Job Objective
Under routine supervision, the Capacity Procurement Representative is responsible for negotiation of rates to meet load expectations while ensuring optimal margins. The incumbent will market the J.B. Hunt Carrier360 platform to carriers in order to increase efficiency and freight movement visibility. The incumbent is responsible for establishing a carrier base, ensuring freight is covered in a timely manner, and delivering best in class service execution
B2 English required minimum
Workplace : Torre 2, Plaza Uptown Juriquilla.
Salary : $18,000 MXN per month before taxes
Minimum Qualification : Bachelor's degrees related to logistics from Mexico.
Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM
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
Requirements and expectations for role :
Maintain a 110% to market or betterCovering minimum 8 shipments per dayup to manager discretionEvaluate and review Mexico market allowing for “one way” rates when applicableProactive check calls with a 4-hr. minimum cadenceCreate Job Assignments for each shipment and complete once arrival at shipperAccurate check calls input into JB Hunt internal system within one hour or better of the event (Or align to customer expectations)Work with leadership / equipment team on expected pools and exceptions i.e. bobtails, increase in allocation, and lack of equipment in market areaFull understanding of customer expectations and accessorial which should be considered for each shipmentCommunicate detention charges and other accessorial that should be applied / billedRequired Competencies
Multitask experienceOrganization and attention to detailEffective communicationCustomer orientationKnowledge of logistics processes and customs regulationsProblem-solving under pressure.Este puesto es con Hunt Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.