Carrier Procurement - Dry Van
Carrier Procurement - Dry Van
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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 multitask 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 multitask 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 handson 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 doesnt 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 employees 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: Fulltime
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 multitask 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 Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process please email
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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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c)
Employment Type
Full-Time
