What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Carrier Operations position at The AmeriLux Family of Companies?
Job Description
Job Description
Role Facts :
The AmeriLux Family of Companies is Hiring! This position is created through company growth! Rooted in AmeriLux’s 10 Culture Statements, this role champions the values of teamwork by fostering a collaborative environment, demonstrates integrity through ethical carrier partnerships, and encourages innovation by establishing best practices for capacity planning and carrier development. By striving for excellence and embracing a solution-driven mindset, you will ensure our logistics operations align with AmeriLux's commitment to continuous improvement and outstanding service.
- Responsible for building out AmeriLux Logistics Carrier Network
- Lead a high performing team responsible for carrier capacity, purchasing and tracking
- Proactively monitor rate / lane data and analyze to identify areas of opportunity / growth
- Train, coach and mentor team for negotiations and decision making
- Develop and maintain industry and direct carrier knowledge, including prospecting, carrier pipeline development and identify opportunities for spot market vs. contract pricing
- Conduct performance reviews, including individual and team development
- Create and establish carrier capacity plan for current and future freight opportunities
- Proactively engage with carriers to build partnerships and maximize the effectiveness of our carrier network
- Establish best practices to identify and add new carriers to current network
- Work directly with Customer Operations Leader on current and future capacity needs
- Responsible for maximizing purchasing power
- Maintain a team environment aligned with AmeriLux core competencies and values
Benefits :
The AmeriLux benefits package includes a nationally award winning zero-dollar deductible healthcare plan created to ensure peace of mind and comprehensive care for all A-Team family members.
Our onsite healthcare clinic, free to all team members, provides convenient access to high-quality medical care with a personalized touch from physicians who take the time to get to know you. In addition, we offer comprehensive dental and vision insurance, as well as disability and life insurance to ensure you and your family are protected. Our benefit plan includes a 401(k) match, employee assistance program, paid time off, and flex spending account access.
Supplemental Pay : Bonus pay, profit share.
About the A-Team :
At AmeriLux, we value culture above all else and look towards the future with optimism. Our goal is to place our team members in a position that will make them feel the most fulfilled. Our team members are empowered to make a play as we believe that the only people who have never made a mistake are those who have never done anything. We value new ideas and use the power of the magic of momentum as we continue to grow and add invaluable new members to the A-Team.
