Job Title:

Capacity Coordinator II

Department:

Supply Chain

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Texas

City:

Frisco

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for the coordination of a mid-sized driver count, safe and timely service and movement of freight, load assignment and providing best in class customer service. Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and responsible for all drivers compliance and company regulations while working with internal and external contacts to ensure the accurate planning, routing, monitoring, and delivery of freight and loads. Incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility of scheduling to ensure operational success.  This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safe, reliable outside carriers to ensure seamless new carrier set-up, minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivityFill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitabilityUtilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees including the training and assistance with internal and third party (customer) systemsMaximize efficiency of fleet operations and profitability and make recommendations for continuous improvement, measure key performance indicators, and create, maintain and present customer specific reporting and financial analysis through face-to-face interactions at customer locationManage inventory, assets, customer pools and/or assignment of drivers to balance equipment in marketPerform administrative duties such as payroll, management of the Net-Revenue budget, driver counseling, accident reviews, filing and documenting, resolving pay issues, analyzing P&L statements, invoicing and/or creating operational or financial reportsManage yard including checking/inspecting equipment, replacing parts (like mud flaps), completing repairs, etc. and coordinating with maintenance to ensure all regular preventative maintenance services are scheduled on time and all safety related mechanical issues are fixed for account equipment (as required)Work with drivers, customers, and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing and/or planning, mechanical problems, accessorial pay related issues, etc. as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on callMaintain the Company's safety culture to include daily driver safety messages, monthly driver safety briefings and enforce company policies to ensure DOT compliance and company safety requirements are being metAssign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing exceptions on that freight and driver ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the road

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree with 1 year of relevant professional experience or 4-5 years of experience in the Transportation/Logistics industryAbility to process information with high levels of accuracyAnticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation levelAbility to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgmentAbility to adapt to changing environmentsEstablish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peersAbility to meet or exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect mannerEffective communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED with 3-4 years of Transportation/Logistics, Customer Service, Administrative or related experience and/or 1-2 years of supervisory experience; ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, Bachelors: Transportation Logistics, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Customer Service/Account Manager, Management-Entry Level, Transportation/Logistics

Certifications:

Job Opening ID:

00574310 Capacity Coordinator II (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.