Carrier Sourcing Internship
Company: CJ Logistics America
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Overview:The Intern, Carrier Sourcing will focus on
sourcing, qualifying, and managing new carriers. In this role, the
successful candidate will develop relationships with new carriers,
identify their strengths, match their available capacity with
existing -lane needs, as well as negotiate rates and contracts. The
intern will be responsible for delivering results by maximizing
carrier relationships, reducing cost, improving service, and
increasing carrier capacity.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:---
Cold call new carriers and build relationships with new carriers---
Monitor carrier performance utilizing carrier scorecards and hold
carriers accountable for established KPI's--- Utilize benchmarks to
procure transportations services at rates that are competitive to
CJL--- Act as the escalation point for carriers and internal teams
to resolve service and operational issues, ensuring - - carrier
capacity meets operational needs--- Manage carriers to ensure
compliance to government regulations as well as CJ Logistics'
policies and - - procedures--- Communicate market conditions, which
may impact capacity, cost, and service--- Collaborate with carriers
and internal teams on continual improvement initiatives--- Utilize
data, carrier411, Carma, and other carrier management
applications--- additional job duties as assignedRequirements and
Qualifications:--- Experience with organization, planning, and
follow-through--- Willing to gain experience in logistics,
transportation, supply chain management, brokerage--- Willing to
gain Experience working in a TMS and/or CRM--- Competency in
Microsoft Office and Google applications Analyst, Carrier---
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; must have the
ability to work as part of a team in a - - collaborative
environment--- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
must be able to communicate effectively via email, phone, - - and
during face to face meetings--- Ability to work in a fast-paced
environment--- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and
function independently, within authorized limitsCJ Logistics
America:We provide integrated supply chain services for customers
around the world, maximizing customer value through continuous
improvement and innovation.CJ Logistics delivers integrated and
multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world
via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP),
third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant,
we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive
advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business
processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change.
With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through
growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing
of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics
America is responsible for the North America region, specializing
in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage,
consumer packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire
and automotive.CJ Logistics America is an equal opportunity
employer. It is CJ Logistics America policy to provide equal
employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify,
national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetic
information.
Keywords: CJ Logistics America, Des Plaines , Carrier Sourcing Internship, Other , Des Plaines, Illinois
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