Covenant Logistics Group Chattanooga , TN 37402
Posted 3 weeks ago
Overview
This role is the driving force behind finding and matching carrier availability to customer needs. Strategic Sourcing Specialists (SSSs) maximize their capabilities to grow business by sourcing both existing and future customer capacity needs.
To that end, SSSs shall develop strong relationships with known motor carriers and source and develop relationships with new carriers to ensure load coverage and excellent service. SSSs must be team players, placing the highest level of importance on team success. This position is expected to help the company meet all on-time performance goals. The individual is responsible for performing the job and duties as described below.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities• Strong negotiation skills• Ability to work as a team and independently as needed• Strong organizational skills• Strong communication skills• Ability to multi-task and prioritize• Knowledge of the trucking/logistics industry • Ability to create positive relationships with customers• Strong customer service skills• Ability to take verbal and written instruction and execute with confidence
Education and Experience• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required• Experience in transportation/logistics preferred
Competitive Compensation
Covenant's compensation philosophy's intent is to use a competitive total compensation strategy to determine the current market value of a position while also considering individual factors such as performance in current position, time in seat of current position, experience, level of responsibility/accountability, and longevity with the company. The system will be objective and non-discriminatory.Pay Range: $45,007.59-$69,574.81
Pay Grade: 7
401(k) match, Serious Health Condition PayFull Health Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Short & Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Life InsurancePaid Time Off & Holidays
Cultural Perks
Casual Dress, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Adoption Assistance and Employee Assistance ProgramCovenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/Disability/Veteran
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Covenant Logistics Group