Carrier Procurement Specialist Jobs

Company Profile

Titanium is a leading logistics and transportation company servicing Canada and the United States. We are a recognized consolidator of asset-based transportation companies, having completed twelve acquisitions since 2011. Titanium has also been ranked by Canadian Business as one of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies for twelve consecutive years, and in 2020 was recognized by Financial Times as one of America's Fastest-Growing Companies. We are one of only three publicly traded Transportation Companies in Canada. We welcome growth, new ideas and the provision of opportunity!

Job Summary

The Carrier Procurement Specialist is committed to achieving optimal levels of service engagement between our Carrier Partners and Titanium Sales Staff. This role is responsible for evaluating carrier options and arranging the movement of freight for our customers, ensuring service quality metrics are achieved to support both customer and Titanium expectations. Total customer satisfaction is our ultimate goal and this team works to link communication, solution and action between all parties.

Position Details

• Office environment - no remote work available
• Share Purchase Plan - opportunity to buy company shares through payroll at a 100% match
• Titanium is committed to investing in our employees through the use of annual performance reviews - we promote from within!
• Group Benefits offered - health and dental
• Full-time employment

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist Customer Experience Representatives (CXR) and sales with problems when escalated
• Maintain solid understanding of market conditions and carrier pricing trends to maximize profit margins
• Work alongside Compliance department to qualify new carriers to Titanium's standards
• Achieve spot rates by interacting with multiple carriers all at the same time
• Choosing the correct type of certifications when booking the truck and all permits if needed
• Communicate with carriers from pick up to delivery to meet deadline and arrange changes if necessary
• Source carriers to match available loads in a fast paced setting
• Adhere to performance standard guidelines as defined by the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) schedule
• Maintain and expand our database of carriers within the Transportation Management Software (TMS)
• Secure carriers with competitive rates, and to ensure fair market prices to help build and sustain partnerships while achieving highest profitable margin
• Confirming accessorial extra charges to be sent to the carrier
• Take initiative and identify potential risk and/ or problems; work to resolve problems
• Research carriers, identify potential business partners, and generate interest to help develop business relationships, including carrier in person vetting
• Build rapport and develop relationships with carriers and integrate them into our system

Job Requirements

• Successfully complete all assigned training and participate in recertification, as required
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Proficient with the use of a computer with the ability to regularly adapt to new and changing software, as assigned

Preferred

• Previous experience in supply chain logistics environment would be considered an asset

Titanium Transportation Group Inc. is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities, in line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation, reach out to our HR team at [email protected] and we'll work with you to understand what is needed.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.