Strategic Procurement Executive for Temperature Controlled Services responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and continually develop business relationships with our customers and carriers
• Ensure that customers freight is covered by managing the pickup, transit and on-time delivery
• Recruit and source contract temp-controlled carriers and validate contract eligibility
• Present multiple modes of transportation options to your customer base
• Recruit and source contract temp-controlled carriers and validate contract eligibility
• Negotiate rates with partner carriers to ensure we are able to continue to offer competitive rates to our customers
• Dispatch carriers and properly update loads within our transportation management system
• Maintain contact with carriers and internal business partners to ensure the shipper and consignee are aware of any challenges or issues that may arise
• Consistently track and trace freight movements from origination to destination taking full responsibility for any occurrences while solving them both constructively and efficiently
• Continuously develop the carrier base by making outbound calls to build new relationships and expand coverage solutions for our customers
• Communicate daily with partner carriers to understand where their equipment is located and what type of haul they are looking to cover
• Utilize partner carriers truck lists and external load boards to assist with matching customer needs with carrier abilities
• Timely and accurately input information into the transportation management system to ensure system integrity
• Provide unmatched Customer Service through daily conversations, actively listening to customers in order to identify needs, provide solutions, educate and build relationships

Qualification, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5+ years’ experience in temperature-controlled transportation/logistics operations or sales; brokerage environment preferred
• High school Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree in related field a preferred
• Previous experience with transportation management systems and loads boards; McLeod preferred
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship building skills
• Knowledge and understanding of temperature-controlled transportation guidelines and regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
• Knowledge and understanding of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
• Knowledge of local market geography, transportation arteries and traffic patterns a plus
• Ability to handle and prioritize high call volumes and customer’s inquiries while exuding a high level of customer service
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Have the drive, assertiveness, passion, and dedication to succeed in the logistics industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

R+L Global Logistics is a world-class provider of high quality domestic and international logistics and supply chain services, with a reputation for offering the highest quality freight solutions and services to our customers. We have 14 offices across the country, with locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Fort Myers, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Laredo, Los Angeles, Nashville, Newark, Ocala, Orlando and San Antonio allowing our logistics team to optimize the supply chain process for our customers.


BENEFITS

Company Vacation Properties, PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance and Group Home & Auto Insurance

R+L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law.