About Vorto Vorto is on a mission to increase sustainability and create more jobs by making supply chains more efficient across the entire value chain. Through powerful AI technology, Vorto's autonomous supply chain platform seeks to reduce carbon emissions caused by supply chain transportation, improve the lives of approximately 3.5 million truck drivers and create more jobs across all players in B2B transactions. We operate in a very fast-paced and nimble environment that is highly focused on a team-first, accomplishment-oriented culture that is passionate about the organization's success. Our products have been developed by a world-class engineering team that simplifies complex business problems. We encourage you to visit our careers page and read this blog post to learn more about our culture.
About the Role Are you passionate about leading operational excellence in an entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment? Are you yearning for an opportunity to utilize your creativity to grow a scaling process? We are looking for a Carrier Sourcing Specialist to join us on our journey to facilitate a digital revolution in the B2B supply chain. We are a culture-first organization that works relentlessly to maintain our culture.
The Carrier Sourcing Specialist is responsible for building and maintaining a carrier base for the 5F Platform, cultivate existing carrier relationships performing port and inland destination drayage operations. This position includes collaborating with the department head, the drayage specialist team, as well as direct customers and carriers to help convert more business opportunities through drayage shipments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Effectively solicit and qualify carriers into our 5F carrier network. Deploy RFP to carriers, audit responses, analyze, and negotiate/follow up with carrier selection. Monitor capacity demand vs. existing network capacity and action any necessary follow-up. Negotiate rates and capacity with carriers using industry knowledge and market pricing to achieve best-in-class pricing and service from the carrier base. Ensure and maintain carrier compliance 5F's carrier qualifications, state, and national standards & regulations. Be prepared to meet with carriers to focus on continuing needs as well as to better understand the synergy with 5F Brokerage. Other duties as assigned. Requirements 2+ years of experience in Freight Brokerage, Carrier Sales, or 3PL Self-motivated, sales, and customer service orientated Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Well organized with high attention to detail and accuracy Familiarity with DOT regulations (Hours of Service, cargo claims, etc.) preferred Professional demeanor and strong work ethic Compensation: $70-85K
Benefits At Vorto we are committed to developing our employees and providing them exciting opportunities to grow and prosper in their careers.
We offer a competitive benefits package as well as numerous additional perks, including:
Competitive compensation package Paid Time Off and Holidays Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Flex and Health Savings Plans Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance Company-paid parking or RTD pass Voluntary income protection benefits including Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Protection Insurance Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free or discounted legal program Product & Services Discount Program Modern office space in downtown Denver with daily coffee, tea, drinks & snacks We supply the industry's best hardware and productivity software Vorto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.
