This role is the driving force behind finding and matching carrier availability to customer needs. Strategic Sourcing Specialists III will maximize their capabilities to grow business by sourcing both existing and future customer capacity needs. To that end, the role will develop strong relationships with known motor carriers and source and develop relationships with new carriers to ensure load coverage and excellent service. This role is responsible for handling the most complex shipments
Responsibilities:
Clearly understand internal instructions regarding a customer's shipment requirements and handle complex shipmentsFind and hire motor carriers, and other freight transportation providers, with capabilities to ensure shipment parameters and customer satisfaction are met or exceeded (a/k/a "Cover" loads)Confidence in carrier selection process to ensure carrier has been fully briefed and properly vetted to be successful with a shipment or series of shipmentsDevelop meaningful relationships with carriers and operational understandings, helping match carrier preferred lanes with freight, and work with carriers as determined by the companyContinually source new carriers, developing the same relationships and understandingsContinually collaborate with internal colleagues, teammates, and any other personnel necessary to help secure new businessCollaborate closely with Sales Representative (SR) and Account Management (AM) staff to perfectly understand customer needs, including Standards of Care and Standard Operating Procedures, in order to meet customer needs and demands as well as ensure the motor carriers know what they are gettingBe aware of, review, know where to find, and work in accordance with, company policies and proceduresDemonstrate pricing proficiency, resourcefulness, and creativity, relating to negotiating pricing with carriers and supporting and educating SRs and Ams in pricing quotes, market dynamics, and negotiating with customersStrategize on how to meet carrier and customer satisfactionPersuade and negotiation with carriers and customers to ensure best prices are obtainedEnsure relationships, carrier and customer needs are developed and cared for to ensure sustainabilityHave a sense of urgency to successfully complete tasks at handEffectively leverage existing carrier relationships and on-board new carriers while securing solid commitments on tough new lanes and seizing new load/lane opportunitiesManage capacity while working closely with the customer team in the development of new opportunitiesPrepare meetings and agendas with carriersBe the point person for the most complex shipments and strategize to appropriately accommodate both the customers and carriers of these shipmentsAttend committee meetings and represent customer/carriers in your database
Qualifications:
Strong negotiation skillsAbility to work as a team and independently as neededStrong organizational skillsStrong communication skillsAbility to multi-task and prioritizeKnowledge of the trucking/logistics industryAbility to create positive relationships with customersStrong customer service skillsAbility to take verbal and written instruction and execute with confidenceEffective leadership abilitiesAbility to present action plans and strategies to both internal and external contactsBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience requiredMinimum of 2 years' experience in transportation/logistics/brokerage requiredExperience in brokerage sales preferred
Competitive Compensation
Covenant's compensation philosophy's intent is to use a competitive total compensation strategy to determine the current market value of a position while also considering individual factors such as performance in current position, time in seat of current position, experience, level of responsibility/accountability, and longevity with the company. The system will be objective and non-discriminatory.
Pay Range: $49,649.60-$82,035.20
Pay Grade: 8
401(k) match, Serious Health Condition Pay
Full Health Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Short & Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Cultural Perks
Casual Dress, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Adoption Assistance and Employee Assistance Program
Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/Disability/Veteran
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
PI260412443