Capacity Procurement Representative - ICS
The Capacity Procurement Representative is responsible for negotiating carrier rates to meet load and margin goals while managing freight movement and ensuring timely delivery. This role involves leveraging the Carrier360 platform to optimize freight tendering and carrier relationships, acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers, and maintaining high service standards in a dynamic supply chain environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Under routine supervision, you will negotiate carrier rates to meet load expectations while protecting margins and maintaining service quality. You will market and use the carrier-facing platform to onboard and manage carriers, tender loads, and monitor in-transit freight to ensure timely pickup and delivery. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to resolve service issues, verify carrier authenticity, and continuously look for ways to increase automation and operational efficiency.
- Negotiate optimal carrier purchase rates to meet revenue and profit margin goals
- Act as liaison between internal business stakeholders and carriers
- Tender loads and maintain accurate shipment and customer records in the carrier platform (Carrier360 or equivalent)
- Monitor freight in transit and obtain carrier status updates to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries
- Proactively communicate service failures to internal support teams to minimize costs and delays
- Verify carrier credentials and tracking prior to scheduled pickups
- Leverage platform tools with your carrier base to increase automation and efficiency
- Stay current on market and supply-chain trends to inform negotiation strategy
- Deliver timely, customer-focused transportation updates and solutions
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent military experience
- Up to 1 year of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or related roles — OR equivalent demonstrated ability via education, certification, or military service
- Strong professional communication skills (internal and external)
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with carriers and internal partners
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work accurately under pressure, and adapt to shifting priorities
- Willingness and ability to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends, if needed
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
- Up to 1 year of experience in logistics, procurement, or account management
- Experience using carrier procurement or tendering platforms (Carrier360 or similar)
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits
Estimated pay: $68,235 per year (estimated). Actual starting pay may vary based on skills, experience, education, geography, and other qualifications.
Potential additional pay: annual bonus or incentives may be available based on profitability or volume, per the client’s plans.
Typical benefits for full-time employees (subject to eligibility and client program terms) may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off that grows with tenure (vacation and sick time)
- Parental leave (maternity/parental) and paid holidays
Working conditions & additional details
- This is a full-time, in-office role supporting Logistics & Warehouse operations for our confidential client.
- The role requires strong attention to detail, comfort working in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and hiring process. If you require assistance, please indicate that need through the Careertakes process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.
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