Overview
Carrier Procurement – Flatbed Jobs in Milwaukee, WI at Priority-1 Inc.
Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members. We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world of logistics. These talented men and women drive our business, and we are committed to their success.
Job Description
Priority1, Inc. is a dynamic nationwide company seeking enthusiastic, hardworking, competitive candidates who want to have a career in Logistics Operations. Priority1 is a premier consulting and contract logistics company, specializing in Truckload, LTL, and Expedited services. We are growing at a rapid pace and we are looking to expand our Carrier Procurement team in our Milwaukee office.
Website: www.priority1.com
The Truckload Carrier Procurement role is the operational support for our nationwide sales team. The role is responsible for booking and tracking shipments of freight. The role requires the ability to multi-task, problem solve and prioritize daily workload. Candidate must be able to overcome issues and resolve problems. Candidate must be comfortable on the phone and have great communication skills. Strong negotiating skills and the ability to develop relationships with carriers are a must. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks, develop your logistics skills and collaborate with very talented people across our organization. If you are a person that is competitive and enjoys working in a fast paced environment then come join our team!
Primary Responsibilities:
Utilize TMS system as well as web based load boards to book and track shipments of freight
Ability to multi-task and get accurate updates to sales force
Negotiate rates with carriers
Maintain 15% margin on loads
Make minimum of 100 calls a day to book available loads
Training:
Candidate will shadow the Flatbed Manager for several weeks along with hands-on training with observation until candidate is confident to work individually. Our other Flatbed Carrier Sales Reps will also help to answer questions as needed.
Why Join Priority1?
Priority1 is committed to our employees and this is shown in our benefit package. Employees pay nothing out of pocket for health insurance for the employee or immediate family. We offer a very competitive HSA plan that the company contributes annually to a flexible spending plan that doesn’t expire. We are financially secure company that has been in business over 20+ years. Our year over year revenue increases and continued market expansion shows our commitment for growth. We offer a very competitive profit sharing plan that contributes historically 15% of the employee’s annual salary. Competitive salary and commission upside offer unlimited earning potential.
Benefits:
$40,000 Salary + commissions
Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
Vision Insurance
HSA with Employer Contributions
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401(k) Plan
Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
Paid Holidays AND PTO
Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available
Priority-1, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please email [email protected].
Priority1 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Title: Carrier Procurement – Flatbed
Company: Priority-1 Inc.
Location: Milwaukee, WI
