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.

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What You’ll Do

Under routine supervision, the Capacity Procurement Representative is responsible for negotiating rates to meet load expectations while protecting margins and ensuring on-time freight movement. You will market and use the carrier management platform (Carrier360) to increase efficiency and shipment visibility, build and maintain a carrier base, and deliver excellent service execution.

• Negotiate with carriers to secure competitive purchase rates that meet revenue and profit margin goals
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholders (operations, customer support, sales) and carriers
• Manage freight in transit by obtaining carrier updates and ensuring on-time pickup and delivery
• Tender loads and maintain accurate shipment and customer records using the Carrier360 platform
• Proactively communicate service issues to internal teams to minimize costs and operational disruption
• Promote best-in-class service and safety through partnerships with internal teams
• Verify carrier authenticity and tracking information prior to scheduled pickups
• Monitor market and supply chain trends to optimize negotiation strategies
• Provide urgent, clear transportation updates aligned with customer service expectations

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Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Up to 1 year of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience — OR demonstrated equivalent skills via education, certifications, or other experiences
• Ability to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends, if needed
• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with carriers and internal teams
• Customer-service orientation with a track record of delivering on commitments
• High accuracy in processing information and sound judgment in decision-making
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and adapt to shifting directives in a dynamic environment
• Experience holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversations
• Ability to perform in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
• Up to 1 year of relevant experience (transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience)
• Internship experience with the employer or other logistics organizations (preferred, not required)

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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Compensation

• Estimated salary: $62,967 per year (estimated)
• Starting pay may vary based on skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications
• This role may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives based on profitability or volume in accordance with the confidential client’s bonus and incentive plans

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Benefits

The confidential client offers benefits for full-time employees, subject to eligibility and plan terms. Typical offerings 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
• Additional benefits and programs may be available per location and position

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Additional Information & Compliance

• Job type: Full-time
• Location: Lowell, AR (local/onsite role; may require shift work)
• Industry: Logistics & Warehouse
• If you need assistance completing your application or require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Careertakes support.

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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.