Carrier Sourcing Executive

Carrier Sourcing Executive

Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Receive awarded business and bids for the enterprise
• Utilize various methods of outreach, primarily phone and email, to solicit and sell carriers on working with PTLS
• Collaborate and negotiate with carriers, identifying mutually beneficial opportunities and executing pricing/service agreements
• Create routing guides and provide direction for operator teams regarding the utilization of carriers and carriers’ expectations
• Understand and communicate carrier capabilities and PTLS opportunities, optimizing capacity procurement internally and creating awareness of existing and potential opportunities for partner carriers
• Update carrier and shipment information into our PTLS systems for use and automation
• Ensure selected carriers for routing are being utilized, and rates are flowing correctly through the system
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships with our partner carriers
• Foster strong and positive communication between internal and external customers
• Responsible for providing cost-effective carrier solutions with exceptional service
• Improve margins on regular lanes through addition of carriers to PTLS network
• Move new carriers through the onboarding process to ensure success of routing guides

• High school diploma or GED
• Customer service experience
• Previous logistics or transportation experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to investigate internal and external concerns and solve them in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing unmatched customer service
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently;
  Other languages a plus