Carrier Representative

Hub Group Inc

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Application Servers, Brokerage, Business-to-Business (B2B), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), LinkedIn, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Oracle, Problem Solving Skills, Sales, Sales Management, Shipping Requirements, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation and Logistics
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
3 days ago

The Carrier Representative is responsible for providing capacity solutions to support our customer's truckload shipping needs. This position handles a wide range of duties including, capacity sourcing, rate negotiation and problem resolution.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Develop strong carrier relationships to ensure high levels of service and communication
  • Source daily capacity utilizing multiple resources (i.e. phone/email, posting boards, etc.) to effectively execute customer shipments
  • Manage daily communication with carrier base, including rate negotiations, shipment requirements, and load tendering
  • Obtain and enter carrier quotes and capacity into the system
  • Initiate any and all tracking integrations (Macropoint, EDI, Project 44, etc.)
  • Develop spot and long-term strategies with carriers by identifying their capacity needs and matching those needs with consistent opportunities
  • Must operate within the Truck Brokerage Rules of Engagement
  • Duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor''s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or management preferred
  • Solid understanding of transportation and logistics principles, and supply chain network behavior
  • Strong understanding of brokerage markets and cyclical market dynamics
  • Experience with DAT, Internet Truck Stop, and other predictive market resources
  • Experience operating LinkedIn sales navigator is strongly preferred
  • Experience within AS300 programs, and Oracle are preferred
  • Experience within Microsoft Word, Excel and OneNote are preferred
  • 0-3 years of B2B sales and/or account management experience. Preferably within the supply chain industry
  • Self-starter, and ability to work autonomously on accounts from end to end

BEWARE OF FRAUD!

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  • Hub Group will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a Hub Group job application.
  • Hub Group does not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms such as Signal or Discord using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail.
  • Hub Group job postings are posted on our career site: https://www.hubgroup.com/careers

About the Company

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Hub Group Inc

We are hub group. We are a leading, world-class transportation provider that listens to its customers, develops innovative solutions and delivers unparalleled value. Our mission is to provide world-class solutions that consistently exceed customer expectations.

What is it like to work at Hub Group? It begins with an employee experience that is second to none. This is an opportunity to join a well-established company constantly growing and evolving to stay on top.

Hub Group offers competitive compensation and empowers our associates to discover new approaches, develop innovative customer solutions, lead highly motivated teams and make decisions in a collaborative and fun environment. In turn, we reward our top talent for their efforts and provide mentorship and career advancement training to keep our employees — and our company — moving forward.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Transport and Storage - Materials
FOUNDED
1974
WEBSITE
https://www.hubgroup.com