Capacity Manager

The Capacity Manager is responsible for maintaining a carrier base as well as developing newer employee’s ability to successfully solicit carriers for capacity.

Responsibilities:

• 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 our client’s standard carrier qualifications and uphold all that entails.
• Work with operations to understand the capabilities of the carrier capacity across multiple modes (van, flatbed, reefer) and the pricing associated with each.
• Deploy RFQ 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 our client’s 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 our client’s Brokerage network.

Experience:

• 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.

The Capacity Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the department, including managing capacity data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, training team members, and resolving any issues that may arise. The ideal candidate will have excellent negotiation skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate with team members at all levels of the organization. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for optimizing operations and driving results, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Laredo, TX 78045: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person