Job Description
ROAR LOGISTICS is a global transportation service provider, offering an extensive portfolio of services to help clients deliver their products around the world. ROAR coordinates, manages and tracks shipments from point of origin to final destination, while delivering best in class customer service & support.
ROAR Logistics provides a culture that successfully blends the latest business practices with family values. That means our associates are able to work for a great company, while also benefiting from a work environment that fosters world class professionalism & family intimacy.
The CARRIER PROCUREMENT REP position requires the candidate to work independently & as part of a team to procure qualified carriers to transport freight via intermodal service in a timely manner. The position requires the ability to track & trace, as well as manage customer orders for movement via intermodal transportation - all while maximizing margins, developing relationships, & minimizing risks.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / OUTCOMES:
• Source (new and existing) carriers to build a pipeline/network for supporting ROAR customers and to pre-plan the use of carrier equipment for efficiency.
• Analyze market trends through load history, carrier contact, and industry-related publications to better understand the marketplace and what affects rates to make informed buying decisions.
• Establish, maintain and grow relationships with carriers to expand fleet usage.
• Rate negotiations with carrier partners to hit target booking prices.
• Make high volume of outbound calls to capture truckload capacity via business directories, load boards, contact lists, leads, referrals, carrier lists, relationships, etc.
• Dispatch drivers with a high-level of detail and input all pertinent driver/shipment details into the system and continue monitoring, communicating and updating until completion.
• Be a problem-solver and solutions-provider, thinking critically to determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions to all customers, carriers, and ROAR associates.
• Other tasks as assigned by the ROAR Management team.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required
• Good computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Email System
WHY ROAR?:
Company Description
At our very core, our people set ROAR apart from the rest, working tirelessly to provide the value-added, dynamic service our customers and carrier partners have come to expect from us. Through the dedication and commitment of our forward-thinking Associates, we’ve risen to become one of the industry’s most recognized third-party logistics providers (3PL) and global freight forwarders. Our Associates deliver “World Class” customer service, providing innovative shipping solutions, as well as real-time expert advice and support ~ 24/7/365! With an unwavering commitment to our customers and best-in-class service, we’ve received widespread industry recognition, raising the bar for everyday transportation service providers. Whether you’re moving freight around the corner or around the globe – one package, one pallet or one container at a time – our expert team of logistics professionals have decades of supply chain management expertise, standing ready to serve our customers, from point of origin to final destination.