Specialist, Carrier Procurement, Bolton

Bolton Terminal (Head Office) 32 Simpson Rd Bolton, ON L7E1G9, CAN

Description About the Role: The Carrier Procurement Specialist is committed to achieving optimal levels of service engagement between our Carrier Partners and Titanium Sales Staff. This role is responsible for evaluating carrier options and arranging the movement of freight for our customers, ensuring service quality metrics are achieved to support both customer and Titanium expectations. Total customer satisfaction is our ultimate goal and this team works to link communication, solution and action between all parties.

Key Accountabilities:

Source carriers to match available loads in a fast-paced setting

Work alongside Compliance department to qualify new carriers to Titanium’s standards

Build rapport and develop relationships with carriers and integrate them into our system

Secure carriers with competitive rates, and to ensure fair market prices to help build and sustain partnerships while achieving highest profitable margin

Maintain solid understanding of market conditions and carrier pricing trends to maximize profit margins

Research carriers, identify potential business partners, and generate interest to help develop business relationships, including carrier in person vetting

Maintain and expand our database of carriers within the Transportation Management Software (TMS)

Achieve spot rates by interacting with multiple carriers all at the same time

Assist Customer Experience Representatives (CXR) and sales with problems when escalated

Confirming accessorial extra charges to be sent to the carrier

Communicate with carriers from pick up to delivery to meet deadline and arrange changes if necessary

Take initiative and identify potential risk and/ or problems; work to resolve problems

Choosing the correct type of certifications when booking the truck and all permits if needed

Adhere to performance standard guidelines as defined by the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) schedule

Position Requirements:

Proficient with the use of a computer with the ability to regularly adapt to new and changing software, as assigned

Strong verbal and written English communication skills

Successfully complete all assigned training and participate in recertification, as required

Knowledge of Flatbed operations is an asset

Previous experience in supply chain/logistics environment would be considered an asset

Post secondary education in a related field an asset

What's In It for You?

Full time position with a salary range of $55,000-$70,000 per year depending on skills and experience

Career growth opportunity within an industry leading logistics company

Group Benefits offered - health and dental

Employee engagement events

An in-office work environment where employees feel comfortable and at ease

Detail orientated with exceptional time management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Exceptional level of organizational skills.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Adept at problem solving.

Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deliverables.

Titanium Transportation Group Inc. is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities, in line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation, reach out to our HR team and we'll work with you to understand what is needed.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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