Capacity Procurement Representative, Weekends

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, the Capacity Procurement Representative is responsible for negotiating rates to meet load expectations while ensuring optimal margins. The incumbent will market the J.B. Hunt Carrier
360 platform to carriers to increase efficiency and freight movement visibility. The role involves establishing a carrier base, ensuring freight is covered on time, and delivering best‑in‑class service execution.

• Negotiate with carriers for the optimal purchase rate to meet revenue and profit margin goals.
• Act as liaison between internal business stakeholders and carriers.
• Manage all freight in transit by obtaining updates from carriers to accurately monitor movement and ensure on‑time pickup and delivery.
• Utilize the Carrier
  360 Platform to tender loads and maintain accurate records of shipments and customer details.
• Proactively communicate service failures to internal support teams to minimize cost and operational inefficiencies.
• Partner with internal teams to promote best‑in‑class service and ensure safety.
• Leverage the Carrier
  360 platform with the carrier base to increase efficiency and automation.
• Verify authenticity of carriers and tracking prior to scheduled pickup.
• Remain current on supply chain information to gain an understanding of market trends and optimize negotiation tactics.
• Understand customer service expectations to provide value with transportation solutions and updates in an urgent manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with up to 1 year of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends if needed.
• Strong professional communication skills applied internally and externally.
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships.
• Experience in fostering strong customer relationships through commitment delivery, open communication, and ongoing feedback.
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives.
• Experience in holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversations.
• Ability to perform in a stressful and high‑pressure work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Up to 1 year of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience.

Friday through Monday, 7AM – 5PM.

Starting pay is influenced by skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications. The position may be eligible for an annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volume, following company plans in effect.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time).
• Six weeks of paid maternity leave and two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Six paid holidays annually.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, or other protected status in accordance with applicable law.