$40,001 - $62,120 yearly
Covenant Transport Solutions
Chattanooga, TN
This role is the driving force behind finding and matching carrier availability to customer needs. Strategic Sourcing Specialists I maximize their capabilities to grow business by sourcing both existing and future customer capacity needs. To that end, the role will develop strong relationships with known motor carriers and source and develop relationships with new carriers to ensure load coverage and excellent service. Responsibilities: Clearly understand internal instructions regarding a customer’s shipment requirements and handle complex shipments Find and hire mentor carriers, and other freight transportation providers, with capabilities to ensure shipment parameters and customer satisfaction are met or exceeded (a/k/a “Cover” loads) Confidence in carrier selection process to ensure carrier has been fully briefed and properly vetted to be successful with a shipment or series of shipments Develop meaningful relationships with carriers and operational understandings,...