What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carrier Procurement position at KELLER LOGISTICS GROUP, INC.?
Keller Freight Solutions is looking for a 2nd shift Carrier Procurement rep to join our team! Located at 850 Carpenter Road, Defiance, OH 43512.
Working hours: 12:00 noon – 9:00 pm Monday – Friday.
Salary: $19.25 / hour with monthly commission. We pay weekly!
TEXT “JOBS” to (419) 909-3214 to apply or visit our careers page at www.kellerlogistics.com/careers
Job Overview: This person will find external carrier and build and maintain those relationships, so we have a pool of carriers to choose from to cover freight for our clients.
Our employees are empowered and trusted as experts in their field of work. We value transparency and encourage our staff to be their best through our culture of “Responsive, Resourceful, Reliable People in Logistics”. We value team work, collaboration and respectful interactions with each other. Our people hold themselves accountable for a job well done, with high standards of integrity. We look for ways to continually improve our processes to make us more efficient for ourselves and our clients. Finally, we value safety among all else. Time is money, but life is priceless!
What you'll be doing:
- Cover all assigned freight following carrier vetting and tracking requirements
- Tools to use include Carrier 411, TMW, Parade, DAT, Truckstop, 1K, etc.
- Complete outbound calls on available freight to cover for the day
- Work with carriers to maximize use of load tracking system for maximum freight visibility
- Perform check calls to ensure timely pickups and deliveries and communicate issues to Inside Sales team
- Reach out to customers to resolve issues as they occur on afterhours
- Respond to customer requests for load updates as they come in after hours
- Follow all required SOPs, responsiveness standards, and training assignments
- Send summary recap of evening operations to President, Carrier Procurement Lead, and Sales Lead after business hours
What we're looking for:
- Excellent organization and planning skills
- HS diploma, College degree preferred
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in the best interest of the company
- Responsive to incoming requests
- Ability to follow established processes
- Effective communicator, with strong oral and written skills
- Team player that thrives in fast-paced environment
Working conditions:
- Professional, yet relaxed, office setting
TEXT “JOBS” to (419) 909-3214 to apply or visit our careers page at www.kellerlogistics.com/careers
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Keller Logistics Group is an asset-based third party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Defiance, Ohio. We got our start in 1978 as Thomas E. Keller Trucking and have since evolved into four affiliate companies: Keller Trucking, Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing, Keller Freight Solutions and Keller Industrial Properties.
Inc. 5000 named us among the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, we have consistently been named a Top 3PL by Food Logistics magazine, and the Truckload Carriers Association has recognized us numerous times on their list of Best Fleets to Drive For.
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