Mexico Carrier Procurement Representative at Evans Transportation Services, Inc

Laredo, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Carrier Procurement, Negotiation, Spanish Fluency, English Fluency, Transportation Management Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Carrier Analytics, Relationship Management, Problem Solving, Multitasking, Customer Service, Market Trend Analysis, Logistics Coordination, Rate Negotiation, Lead Generation

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Description Mexico Carrier Procurement Representative Job Description Position Reports to: General Manager – Laredo Office Direct Reports: This position has no supervisory responsibilities Department: Carrier Procurement - FLSA/Pay Status: Exempt - Salary – Full time THE POSITION Under the direction of the General Manager – Laredo Office, the Mexico Carrier Procurement Representative is responsible for securing capacity for all Truckload orders as well as providing estimated pricing. The Mexico Carrier Procurement Rep will use carrier analytics and other tools to guide negotiations and buying decisions to meet the transportation needs of our customers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop USA & Mexico carrier relationships to effectively support our customers Send and Receive Rate Confirmations Provide rate feedback to Mexico Truckload Account Managers Manage load postings, coordinate inbound and outbound calling to carriers Send BOL and ETA to Mexico Truckload Account Managers and Managed Account Managers Cover all freight in assigned region and assist with overflow/PTO challenged shipments Conduct consistent lane research daily and enter info obtained into the MCL Tool or future program that replaces MCL Utilize carrier analytics and other internal resources to make informed buying decisions Maintain and grow relationships with USE & Mexico carrier accounts including conducting account reviews and identifying opportunities for additional collaboration Resolve problems, including identifying issues, thinking critically to determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions Daily contact with carriers to determine availability and negotiate transportation rates Provide consistent and exceptional service levels to contracted carriers and internal customers Research new carriers in the marketplace, generate leads, develop new carrier relationships and assist with onboarding new carriers Understand the technology platform and drive automation Leverage technology to secure carriers for customer shipments Study and understand market trends and seasonality Assist in claims process, collecting necessary documents and relaying appropriate information to Evans’ Claim Department Provide tracking and tracing information throughout the life of the order as required by the customer through communication with the carrier Adhere to Evans’ Five Guiding Principles, Policies, Procedures and Employee Handbook All other duties that may be reasonably assigned, including special projects and cross-training in other departments QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree preferred Related experience, especially with Mexican Carriers Strong ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate, and influence others Ability to thrive under deadlines and work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Driven, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Ability to build strong relationships Strong organization skills, prioritization skills, and works with a sense of urgency High attention to detail and ability to multitask Exceptional customer service skills Proven problem-solving and analytical skills Experience with transportation management systems, Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook as well as the ability and willingness to learn new software Speak and write in Spanish and English fluently WORK ENVIRONMENT The typical work environment is fast-paced and moderately quiet. Regular use of office equipment is expected, including computer, fax machines, and telephone. Employees may be required to lift on occasion up to 10 pounds. This position is required to sit at a workstation for up to 8 hours a day. Evans Key Characteristics Strong Communication Negotiation Problem Solver Resiliency Persuasive Competitive Relationship Focused Flexible High EQ Confidence Attention to Detail Time Management Skills Active Listening Swag Thick Skin Honest

Responsibilities

Responsible for securing truckload capacity and providing estimated pricing for USA and Mexico carrier accounts. The role involves managing carrier relationships, negotiating rates, and utilizing analytics to meet customer transportation needs.