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The Carrier Relations Specialist I assists in the execution of the transportation procurement strategy for an assigned region.
Job Responsibility:
Primary daily point of contact for carrier partners within a given region
Assist in the procurement of short term and tactical transportation capacity
Communicating 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 include setting team goals, project creation/evaluation, and serving as a project lead for procurement initiatives
Requirements:
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