Transportation Support Specialist - Nogales, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Eagle Eye Produce in an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, citizenship, military service membership, age or disability., or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

About Our Company:

Eagle Eye Produce is a premiere grower shipper with more than 30,000 acres under cultivation. We grow in multiple states in the United States as well as several locations in Mexico. Our focus is to provide our customers with a year-round supply of the products we grow. These items include; several Potato varieties including organics, Onions, Watermelon, and Nogales Vegetables (Tomatoes, Peppers, Squash, Cucumbers). Additionally, we own and operate several state-of-the-art production facilities across the United States. With Sales offices from New York to California, our team of experienced staff is dedicated to meeting our customer’s needs.

Job Summary

Transport Support Specialist are responsible for finding the trucking companies that will physically move our freight. They build and develop carrier relationships and negotiate competitive carrier rates while maintaining company revenue and margin goals. Transport Support Specialist also ensure that freight is picked up, transported and delivered on time to meet and/or exceed our client’s expectations. You will also oversee meetings with existing carriers as a customer service representative to ensure that we are communicating with them and maintaining strong working relationships.

General Responsibilities

• Source and procure carrier services through negotiation on a spot or transactional basis while meeting individual, team, and company revenue margin goals
• Prospect and cultivate new carrier leads to establish capacity
• Contact new carriers to haul freight for our company
• Ensure timely pickup and delivery of customer freight
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective carriers
• Meet with existing carriers as follow-up with customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and work in a fast-paced, energetic environment
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Driven and competitive nature with strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in using a Windows-based computer
• Sales, negotiation or communication experience preferred
• Logistics experience is a plus

Benefits/Compensation

• Employer matched 401k up to 4% (100% vested)
• Paid PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision
• Group Life and Disability Insurance – Company paid
• Company Profit Sharing
• Employee Tenure Bonus

Expected Hours of Work:

• This position requires 40 hours per week, as needed, to meet the demands of the business and complete the responsibilities of this position.

Work Environment:

• Duties and responsibilities are performed in an office.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to speak to and hear customers and/or other employees via phone or in person