BASIC PURPOSE: Oversee coordination of 3^rd party carriers across the different businesses.  This role will be focused on the strategic support and usage of 3^rd party carriers, regardless of customer, with a strong focus on vendor relationships.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advocate for 3^rd party carrier usage where it positively serves the enterprise.
• Manage internal and external communications to coordinate carrier support.
• Develop and maintain carrier relationships.
• Find new carriers anytime market coverage is insufficient for the business.
• Effectively use reporting data, exception trends, and carrier freight costs, to move 3PL carriers onto lanes that serve enterprise goals optimally.
• Work with Logistics, Supply Coordinators, and POD Leaders to effectively fill truck time deficits.
• Coach carriers through performance issues, system usage, and effective partnership with the enterprise.
• Work with Loves Freight Reconciliation to research, negotiate, and resolve billing disputes and invoicing concerns.
• Work with Gemini back office to ensure paperwork is submitted timely and orders are reliably closed in Gravitate.
• Ensure that carrier commitments are fulfilled and orders are sent to carriers as promised.
• Periodic business travel to conferences and business meetings.
• Ensure all carriers are following company policies and procedures while handling our business.
• Keep management and leadership teams informed of any issues or concerns.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business or Logistics required.
• Experience:
  • 3-5 years Fuel Dispatch, logistics or supply chain experience preferred.
  • Previous supervisor or leadership experience preferred.

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:
  • Hard Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Gravitate, and Slack.
  • Soft Skills: Good written and oral communication skills, team player, exceptional customer service, attention to detail, self motivated, good time management skills, and innovative thinking, and the ability to work under high stress for a long period of time.
• Typical Physical Demands:
  • Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Our Culture:Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.