Carrier Procurement - Dry Van

Job Description

Job Description

Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members. We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world of logistics. These talented men and women drive our business, and we are committed to their success.

 

Description 

The Carrier Procurement role is the operational support for our nationwide sales team. The role is responsible for booking and tracking truckload shipments.  The role requires the ability to multi-task, problem solve and prioritize daily workload. Candidate must be able to overcome issues and resolve problems. Candidates must be comfortable on the phone and have great communication skills. Strong negotiating skills and the ability to develop relationships with carriers are a must. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks, develop your logistics skills and collaborate with very talented people across our organization. If you are a person that is competitive and enjoys working in a fast paced environment then come join our team! 

Primary Responsibilities: 

· Utilize TMS system as well as web based load boards to book and track shipments of freight 

· Ability to multi-task and get accurate updates to sales force 

· Negotiate rates with carriers 

· Maintain 15% margin on loads 

· Make minimum of 100 calls a day to book available loads 

Training: 

Candidate will shadow the Carrier Procurement Manager for several weeks along with hands-on training with observation until candidate is confident to work individually. Our other Carrier Procurement Reps will also help to answer questions as needed. 

Why Join Priority1? 

Priority1 is committed to our employees and this is shown in our benefit package. Employees pay nothing out of pocket for health insurance for the employee or immediate family. We offer a very competitive HSA plan that the company contributes annually to a flexible spending plan that doesn’t expire. We are financially secure company that has been in business over 20+ years. Our year over year revenue increases and continued market expansion shows our commitment for growth. We offer a very competitive profit sharing plan that contributes historically 15% of the employee’s annual salary. Competitive salary and commission upside offer unlimited earning potential. Last, our culture and fun work environment in our brand new office located in downtown Little Rock, AR are also great reasons to join our P1 team! 

Job Type: Full-time 

Compensation

·         $40k Base Salary + commissions

·         Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependent

·         Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee

·         Vision Insurance

·         HSA with Employer Contributions

·         Life Insurance

·         Short Term Disability

·         Long Term Disability

·         401(k) Plan

·         Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation

·         Paid Holidays AND PTO

·         Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Physical Requirements:

Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from computer workstation; ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record keeping skills; comfortable with oral and written communications, primarily on the telephone and email. Requires extended periods of sitting, normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching.  Capability of sight and hearing required.  Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally working extended hours. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Priority1 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics

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