Carrier Procurement Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

West Coast Trans Alliance, located in Long Beach, CA is in search of a Carrier Procurement Management. In this role you will lead the Carrier Sales team to ensure Company goals are met and ensure proper Carrier vetting. The ideal candidate is a strong leader, working alongside their team.

The schedule for this role is M-F 0730-1630 or until work is complete.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carrier Compliance:

• Create and maintain a strong Carrier Compliance Vetting Policy
• Ensure carrier vetting standards are compliant with federal and state regulations
• Maintain documentation and data of carrier vetting and any exceptions made
• Identity and correct any operational or compliance risks
• Conduct audits to ensure proper compliance with policies

Carrier Management

• Monitor key KPIs of carriers, ensuring the best carriers are selected
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with carriers
• Update carrier agreements as needed in partnership with Finance team
• Monitor RMIS database

Carrier Sales

• Work across branches to procure third-party carriers
• Lead a team of Carrier Sales Representatives to achieve margin goals, maintain capacity levels, and compliance.
• Represent Carrier Sales team in department meetings, assisting in strategic planning
• Build new relationships with carriers.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations and requirements
• Up to date on industry news and compliance changes
• Ability to manage a team both remote and in-person
• Excellent communication and organizational skills - ability to represent Company at sales visits and conferences
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers
• Experience working in third party logistics preferred
• Ability to travel between branches and key markets as needed
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Compensation and Benefits:

• $70,304-$80,000 base salary with quarterly bonus structure based on KPI's
• Health, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• One WFH day a week, after Onboarding is complete