Strategic Capacity/Procurement Representative

Our client is a growing 3pl logistics brokerage company seeking an experienced Strategic Capacity/Procurement Carrier Sales Representative for their downtown Chicago, IL office.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic relationships with core carriers identifying fleet size, equipment availability, operating regions, lane preferences, and back haul opportunities
• Secure dedicated and committed capacity through effective negotiation
• Collaborate with Sales and Account Management teams to design transportation solutions for account expansion and network optimization
• Uncover new lane opportunities, modal expansion, dedicated fleet solutions, and mutually beneficial growth initiatives
• Establish, monitor, and communicate KPI's for strategic carrier partners, including service performance, on-time pickup and delivery, acceptance rates, tracking compliance, and profitability
• Conduct monthly and quarterly business reviews with strategic carriers
• Ensure pricing strategies support company margin and growth objectives.
• Continuously evaluate market conditions and carrier capacity trends
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing strategic initiatives that enhance service, increase capacity, reduce costs, and support the company's long-term growth strategy.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a Carrier Sales or Carrier Procurement role within a 3pl non asset-based brokerage
• Strong strategic sourcing, lane optimization, and negotiation skills

Location: In office daily in downtown Chicago, IL (required)

Compensation: $70k - $85k base + variable compensation

Full medical benefits, vision, dental, and 401k

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