Carrier Procurement Manager
ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Carrier Procurement Manager
Full Time • ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
West Coast Trans Alliance, located in Elk Grove Village, IL, is in search of a Carrier Procurement Management. In this role you will lead the Carrier Sales team to ensure Company goals are met and ensure proper Carrier vetting. The ideal candidate is a strong leader, working alongside their team.
The schedule for this role is M-F 0800-1700 or until work is complete.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The schedule for this role is M-F 0800-1700 or until work is complete.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Carrier Compliance:
- Create and maintain a strong Carrier Compliance Vetting Policy
- Ensure carrier vetting standards are compliant with federal and state regulations
- Maintain documentation and data of carrier vetting and any exceptions made
- Identity and correct any operational or compliance risks
- Conduct audits to ensure proper compliance with policies
Carrier Management
- Monitor key KPIs of carriers, ensuring the best carriers are selected
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with carriers
- Update carrier agreements as needed in partnership with Finance team
- Monitor RMIS database
Carrier Sales
- Work across branches to procure third-party carriers
- Lead a team of Carrier Sales Representatives to achieve margin goals, maintain capacity levels, and compliance.
- Represent Carrier Sales team in department meetings, assisting in strategic planning
- Build new relationships with carriers.
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations and requirements
- Up to date on industry news and compliance changes
- Ability to manage a team both remote and in-person
- Excellent communication and organizational skills - ability to represent Company at sales visits and conferences
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers
- Experience working in third party logistics preferred
- Ability to travel between branches and key markets as needed
- Must be authorized to work in the US
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Compensation and Benefits:
- $70,000-$80,000 base salary with quarterly bonus structure based on KPI's
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- 401k Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- One WFH day a week, after Onboarding is complete
Compensation: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
About Us
West Coast Trans Alliance was established to improve our clients logistic constraints by providing customized and transparent solutions through any mode of transportation for their Supply Chain needs. Our teams plan, implement, and execute solutions from beginning to end of a shipments life ensuring they deliver safe, efficient and on time. With our own Drayage, warehousing and transload capabilities in the Los Angeles, Chicagoland along with nationwide trusted partners, clients are able to trust that their freight is being handled professionally and safe at all times.
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