Carrier Development Manager
THE KENAN ADVANTAGE GROUP · kenanadvantage.com
North CantonOn-siteLead / Manager5+ yrs
The job in short
Manage trucking carrier relationships, rates and performance.
LogisticsCompliance
Details
- Found
- 20 d ago · posted 2026-09-29
- Location as listed
- North Canton, OH, USA
- Role
- Supply Chain / Procurement
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: 95 North Canton OH - North Canton, OH, Position Type: LOG Support, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Salary, Job Category: M1, Position Summary
The Manager of Carrier Development is responsible for the life cycle of a carrier. Including, but not limited to vetting and onboarding, rate negotiation, contracting and awarding, and performance review.
The Manager of Carrier Development reports to the SR. Director of Carrier Management.
Roles and Responsibilities
Identifies and recommends optimum hiring of carriers.
Negotiate rates to meet business needs.
Engage in carrier outreach to identify and build new carrier relationships.
Works with internal stakeholders to build carrier capacity.
Overall accountability for the compliance of all carriers to KAGL’s standards.
Manage carrier resources; monitor carrier performance
Maintain & perform carrier audits of rates and performance.
Coach, mentor, and develop talent within the group
Qualifications: Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, transportation, or related experience
Critical Thinking Skills
Effective Multi-tasking
5 years of progressive transportation/logistics experience (Bulk preferred)
Effective verbal and written communication & organizational skills
Rate negotiation preferred
Self Motivated
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:
1.  Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
2.  Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
3.  Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.
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