What are the responsibilities and job description for the Capacity Manager position at NFI Industries?
Overview: The Capacity Manager is responsible for maintaining a carrier base for NFI’s third-party or fourth-party transportation services as well as developing newer employee’s ability to successfully solicit carriers for capacity. Responsibilities:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
- Negotiate network rates, spot rates, and capacity with carriers driving revenue growth by using industry knowledge and market pricing to leverage better pricing with carrier base.
- Work with new employees as operations people for their business in an effort to train and develop them for future positions in a similar role.
- Reinforce the requirements associated with the parameters for an acceptable carrier within NFI’s standard carrier qualifications and uphold all that entails.
- Work with logistics brokers to understand the capabilities of the carrier capacity across multiple modes (van, flatbed, reefer) and the pricing associated with each.
- Deploy RFP to carriers, audit responses, analyze, and negotiate/follow up with carrier selection.
- Be prepared to meet with carriers to focus on continuing needs as well as to better understand the synergy with NFI Brokerage.
- Monitor market requirements by lane and capacity demand vs. supply utilizing the systems and tools provided to acquire this knowledge.
- Use system tools and effective communication methods (E-mail, phone, fax) to identify and secure Carrier partners and capacity in specific market areas.
- Effectively solicit and qualify carriers into the NFI Brokerage network.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 5-7 years of applicable transportation/logistics experience or recent college grad with Supply Chain / Logistics major.
- Self-motivated, sales and customer service orientation.
- Strong negotiation and relationship building skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Well organized with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word and Excel)
- Familiarity with DOT regulations (Hours of Service, cargo claims, etc.) helpful
- Time management skills.
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
- Customer-focused team player.
- Ability and availability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as required by the needs of our external clients.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
