Lead Carrier Manager

**WHAT THE CANDIDATE WILL DO**- Start to finish representation and support for Network RFP's- Manage carrier and capacity negotiations according to customer strategies.- Lead mini bids according to account needs.- Lead carrier improvement plan processes as required.- Continuous savings initiatives through market benchmark and network analysis.- Strategic carrier selection for capacity solutions and service improvements.- Interpret and publish carrier scorecards and service metrics.- Carriers meeting and QBR's.- Support on carriers' touchless execution service through MacroPoint, EDI, etc.- Act as an escalation point between operations and carriers.- Market intelligence and proactive analytics to identify trends.- Leverage UF network carrier relationships.
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**- College degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineer or related.- 3+ years in carrier procurement, carrier management or related jobs.- Truckload market knowledge domestic and cross-border.- Understanding of transportation cost structure.- Microsoft Excel-Advanced knowledge including but not limited to VLookup, Pivot Tables and advanced formulas.- Effective analytical and problem-solving capabilities.- Negotiation skills.- Proficient Spanish and English written and verbal.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**- Simultaneous management of multiple tasks.- Ability to envision and implement new concepts/strategies.- Ability to communicate and work with different internal teams and external customer at all levels.- Ability to understand market trends.