Carrier Relations Specialist

About AJC Logistics:AJC Freight Solutions is a full-service logistics provider offering a complete transportation solution to our customers in over the road services, freight forwarding, and or warehousing. We specialize in the management of refrigerated cargo to the food industry, however, we do not limit ourselves to just food. We have been in business for the past 45 years serving both domestic and international customers. In the past 10 years we have focused our energy in growing our truckload brokerage business while expanding our services in ocean transportation to the Jones Act trades of Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska.Our core competency is to manage the transport of merchandise worldwide with superior customer service supported by integrated management systems. AJC takes a customer centric approach, recognizing that each client's requirements are unique.Position SummaryWe are looking for a highly motivated Carrier Relations Specialist to join our Truck Brokerage division at our Atlanta, Ga office. The individual will be focused on providing a high level of service to carriers and transportation providers to perform critical operational duties, procurement, and negotiate competitive rates. The ideal candidate should be positive, energetic, and able to learn quickly. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to expand their logistics career with a growing company. If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please apply!Key Responsibilities:Develop relationships with carriers and transportation providers throughout North AmericaBook loads with carriersCarrier interfaceNegotiate competitive ratesManage and develop truck capacity to support sales effortsUtilize truck posting sitesTransportation Management System (TMS) data entryProvide exceptional service to customersTrack/trace loadsProvide feedback to sales teamEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics or equivalent experience required.Two (2) to five (5) years of truck brokerage experience required. Refrigerated experience preferred.Experience using various resources to solicit and procure capacity for both spot and contractual loads is a plus.Essential Skill & Abilities:Proactive and Results-OrientedAbility to Multi-TaskExcellent CommunicatorStrong Attention to DetailSense of UrgencyStrong Negotiation SkillsSelf-MotivatedStrong industry knowledgeTeam Player

Created: 2025-03-03