Carrier Development Specialist

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Magnum is hiring a Carrier Development Specialist to build carrier relationships, secure capacity, and negotiate freight rates. This role is essential to ensuring freight moves efficiently while maximizing profitability.
If you have experience in logistics, brokerage, or carrier relations and enjoy negotiating and building partnerships, this is a great opportunity.
What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing carriers to secure capacity
• Source and onboard carriers to support daily, weekly, and monthly freight needs
• Negotiate freight rates to maximize profitability
• Assign freight to carriers based on availability, lanes, and operational needs
• Diversify carrier base to ensure coverage across key lanes and markets
• Track shipments and provide updates through carrier and tracing systems
• Provide carriers with accurate load details to ensure successful pickup and delivery
• Maintain and update carrier profiles and account information
• Communicate regularly with carriers and internal logistics team members
• Develop efficient communication processes to optimize carrier utilization

This is a full-time position with a complete benefits package available, including:

• Health Insurance with HSA/FSA Options
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional Supplemental Insurance Options: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident/Hospital Confinement Insurance, and Critical Illness/Cancer Insurance

Job Requirements:
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment. Ideal candidates have:

• Ability to adapt quickly in an environment with constantly changing priorities and schedules
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines effectively
• Goal-oriented mindset with the ability to meet performance targets and objectives
• Ability to work independently while staying self-motivated
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) such as TruckMate (TMW) preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position is performed in an office or operations environment, where employees work with computers, phones, and communication systems throughout the day. The role requires extended periods of sitting or standing, as well as continuous communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams. Employees must be able to maintain focus and accuracy in a fast-paced setting, with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and the ability to travel as needed. Depending on the work setting, there may be exposure to noise, temperature variations, or operational environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Typical physical activity:

• Sitting/standing: Continuous
• Talking, hearing, and seeing: Continuous
• Lifting up to 25 lbs: Occasional
• Travel: As required

Wage Range: 21.00 - 25.00 per hour
General Description of Benefits: