Carrier Procurement Coordinator - Chicago, United States - FLS Transportation Service Limited

FLS Transportation Service Limited
FLS Transportation Service Limited
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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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FLS Transportation is actively seeking a Carrier Procurement Coordinator in their Chicago, IL branch.


Responsibilities include:

  • Negotiate with carriers to maximize profitability and improve efficiency by identifying ways to improve cost savings;
  • Schedule/Coordinate truck shipments and addressing any issues that come up during transit;
  • Audit and correct carrier freight invoices and BOLs as necessary for payment;
  • Dispatch drivers on each load with the responsibility to ensure drivers arrive to pick up without issues;
  • Perform daily sourcing activities, including targeting new carriers, negotiating and developing carrier rates, and sourcing and selecting the most efficient carriers;
  • Develop and maintain effective Carrier relationships with FLS Core Carriers to include proper carrier capability profiling calls/day minimum);
  • Maintain carrier database by keeping pricing and contact information current;
  • Ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively with attention to detail
  • Ability to negotiate on both a transactional and contractual basis with market relevancy
  • Ability to mandate carrier corrective action plans where necessary

Requirements:


  • Minimum 3 years of 3PL experience, with emphasis on Canadian Cross-Border market
  • Experience with multiple modes to foster the company's service offerings
  • Demonstrated ability to stay current and accurately interpret industry trends;
  • A true passion for sales and logistics must be a selfstarter, selfdirected, and highly motivated;
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines;
  • Excellent customer service, communication and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry systems);
  • Ability to positively influence culture and behavior and work effectively with all levels within the company;
  • Career driven this is not just a job but an opportunity to grow;
Four reasons why this is a great opportunity for the right individual:

  • Product
  • We're the #1 3PL for cross-border freight between the US and Canada, and we're #23 on the Transport Topics index of largest 3PLs in North America. Our services solve a real market need relative to the capacity shortage for freight carriers in North America. Our network of 54,000 carriers & 400,000 trucks is a great asset for our clients. Simply put, we solve a "must have" need.


  • Market

  • The transportation industry is hot. The 3PL sector represents a $200B business that is expected to grow 21% in next 10 years. The market response to FLS has been phenomenal. We have a who's who roster of clients and we continue to hit new growth highs every year.


  • People

  • Smart, fun and experienced. Our leaders know the business and care about culture, which shows in everything we do. We have a great work environment, great benefits, and solid opportunities for recognition and advancement.


  • Plan

  • We're a profitable 33yearold company that is backed by a motivated private equity firm. We have the audacious goal to grow from $500M to $2B over in the next five years through organic growth and acquisition. A solid foundation and favorable market conditions drive us.
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