Carrier Relations Specialist

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• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

The Carrier Relations Specialist I assists in the execution of the transportation procurement strategy for an assigned region.

• Primary daily point of contact for carrier partners within a given region
• Assist in the procurement of short term and tactical transportation capacity
• Communicate Key Performance Indicators to carrier partners and leverage contractual obligations and relationship to ensure compliance
• Communicate daily sourcing needs to carriers while optimizing and maximizing contracted capacity
• Attend/lead selected carrier meetings including compiling and evaluating summaries of carrier performance
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership for assigned region
• Provide recommendations for supplier process improvements
• Interaction with various supply chain departments to drive transportation initiatives
• On‑board, train, and develop new carriers
• Work with suppliers to track pricing and capacity changes
• Involved in department strategy that includes setting team goals, project creation/evaluation, and serving as a project lead for procurement initiatives
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

• Minimum Qualifications
• 0 Years – Experience in Field
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications
• 2 Years – Experience in Field
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience with Oracle (OTM) preferred
• Ability to manage multiple sources of information and make independent and timely decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Team oriented – collaborates well in a group and contributes in reaching shared goals
• Solution driven – Identifies and problem solves through high volume work load with urgency
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
• Strong relationship building skills
• Strong customer advocacy skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to delegate
• Ability to analyze customer/carrier/order trends pertaining to specific account
• Change Management - communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Ability to identify, suggest and implement process improvements

• Minimum Required
• Associate's Degree in (Supply Chain, Logistics) or equivalent work experience
• Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in (Supply Chain, Logistics) or equivalent work experience

• Required:
  
  N/A
• Preferred: N/A

• Required:
  
  None Required
• Preferred:
  None Required

Pay Rate Type:
Salary
$71,314.38 - $92,708.69 / Yearly

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

* Los Angeles County applicants only
* Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.