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Employer Job Description
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Ready To Go Further?
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.
Position Summary
Develops a qualified carrier network to support reliable, scalable, and profitable cross-border transportation services. Partners with internal teams and carrier partners to support capacity planning, competitive pricing, service expectations, and customer requirements across the international transportation network.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities
Supports the growth of international cross-border transportation services through carrier development and capacity planning.
Builds a qualified network of Mexico-based carriers to provide scalable capacity across key lanes and gateways.
Negotiates carrier rate agreements that align with market conditions, service expectations, and profitability goals.
Reviews carrier qualifications, operational standards, and regulatory requirements as part of the onboarding process.
Collaborates with Sales, Operations, and facility leadership to support customer needs, cross-border freight flows, and terminal capabilities.
Provides competitive rate quotes to Sales and customers while supporting timely pricing turnaround.
Monitors carrier performance and operates awarded freight shipments as needed to support service excellence, capacity availability, and network improvement.
Assists with additional cross-border initiatives, including Canada, as business needs require.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related area.
- 2+ years of experience in Mexico cross-border transportation and carrier network management.
- Experience negotiating transportation rates and managing carrier pricing in a dynamic market.
- Experience using CargoWise or a comparable transportation management system.
- Work Conditions and Physical Demands
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer or desk.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and operating office equipment.
- Occasional lifting/carrying of office materials/boxes up to 25 lbs.
- Adequate vision and hearing (with or without correction) to read, prepare, and communicate information.
- Occasional movement, bending, and reaching as needed to perform office tasks or attend meetings.
- Some travel may be required, including overnight travel.
Benefits
- At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.
- Make Your Move
- At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.
- Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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