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Capacity Coordinator I

J.B. Hunt

Lowell, ARFull-timePosted 1w agoStill listed 1 day ago

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Compensation
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Location
Lowell, AR
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Under routine supervision, the Capacity Coordinator I coordinates a small or less complex group of carriers and/or independently contracted drivers. The role supports safe, timely freight service through planning, routing, monitoring, and delivery, while balancing equipment and resolving service issues. The coordinator must be able to work across shifts, including nights and weekends, and may need to travel consistently to account and customer locations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Professional CommunicationRelationship BuildingCustomer Relationship ManagementInformation ProcessingAccuracyAnalytical JudgmentMicrosoft OfficePriority ManagementTravelAdaptabilityAccountabilityDifficult ConversationsStress Management

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED1+ Years Transportation/Logistics, Business Administration, Account Management, or Military ExperienceBachelor's in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or Related Field1 Year Transportation/Logistics, Business Administration, Account Management, or Military Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Title: Capacity Coordinator I Department: Supply Chain Country: United States of America State/Province: Arkansas City: Lowell Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: Under routine supervision, this Capacity Coordinator I is responsible for the coordination of a small-sized/less complex group of carriers and/or independently contracted (IC) drivers. This position ensures safe and timely service through the accurate planning, routing, monitoring, and delivery of freight and loads. The incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes but is not limited to day, night, and weekend shifts. Job Description: Key Responsibilities:

  • Learn to build and maintain positive, professional, safe, and reliable relationships with carriers and/or independently contracted (IC) drivers to ensure seamless new carrier set-up, minimize turnover, and maximize ongoing productivity
  • Develop knowledge of how to optimize operations and maximize profitability through the understanding of key performance indicators
  • Learn to create, maintain, and present customer-specific reporting and financial analysis
  • Develop knowledge on how to manage inventory, assets, customer pools, and/or assignment of carriers and/or independent contracted drivers to balance equipment in the market
  • Learn to perform administrative duties such as submitting payroll, management of the Net-Revenue budget, filing and documenting, resolving settlement issues, invoicing, and/or creating reports
  • Learn to coordinate yard duties such as checking/inspecting equipment, and partnering 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)
  • Act as liaison between carriers and/or independently contracted 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 call
  • Maintain the Company's safety culture by complying with external & internal regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Learn to assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing exceptions based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the road

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED WITH 1-2 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience AND the ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences: Strong professional communication skills applied internally and externally Proven experience in establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships Experience in fostering strong customer relationships via delivery of commitments, open communication, and ongoing feedback/improvement Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy Accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment Experience in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to manage multiple competing priorities Ability to consistently travel to account and customer locations Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives Experience in holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversations Ability to perform in a stressful and high-pressure work environment

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field AND 1 year of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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: Business Administration, Customer Service/Account Manager, Transportation/Logistics Certifications:

Job Opening ID: 00650356 Capacity Coordinator I (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. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.

How this job compares

Set against the 469 open Logistics Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$55–67K/yr89 salary ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr159 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 469 open Logistics Coordinator jobs across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Logistics Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (268 postings).
Education
32 of the 469 open Logistics Coordinator jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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