What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carrier Capacity Representative position at PLS Logistics Services?
Overview
Responsible for locating, qualifying and managing a book of carrier partners to haul within the PLS network as defined by their region.
Responsibilities
• Use a regional approach to build and maintain a book of carrier partners; develop and maintain past carrier relationships while continuing to build a solid pipeline of potential new carrier partners. • Leverage carrier relationships to source capacity for on time pickup and delivery of freight. • Dispatch shipments to motor carriers by following customer service requirements and carrier utilization plans to achieve performance and profit objectives. • Track and trace all loads in order to maintain on-time pickups and deliveries; provide assistance with service issues and provide resolution to carrier problems. • Monitor carrier performance and report carrier failures. • Maintain productive working relationships with motor carriers and PLS employees. • Other duties as required by business needs or as assigned. • Analyze PLS and carrier network to secure published rates and guaranteed capacity commitments. • Other duties as assigned or requested by manager
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements • PC proficient (Microsoft Office preferred), communication and organizational skills • Logistics experience preferred
Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree or work experience in related field • Work weekends on a rotating shift, fast-paced, high-stress environment • Work early (7am start) and late (6:30pm end) shifts on a rotating basis.
