About this role
Who We Are
Arrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company in North America with plans to grow significantly year over year. Our success is a testament to our remarkable team and what we’re building together. We’re committed to providing employees with a meaningful work experience and have established an award-winning culture that supports personal and career development in a fun, casual, and collaborative environment.
Who We Want
As the Director of Carrier Capacity for Arrive Fresh, you will play a critical role in expanding our high-growth produce and floral division by building and scaling an elite cold-chain carrier network. We are seeking an entrepreneurial, high-energy leader who combines deep expertise in perishable freight with a proven track record of coaching and developing high-performing capacity teams. In this position, you will establish operational standards, optimize procurement strategies, and foster key carrier partnerships to ensure premium execution in a highly volatile market. Your strong industry credibility and passion for operational excellence will directly accelerate our strategic goal of becoming a top North American freight brokerage.
What You’ll Do
- Direct the overall operations, strategy, and execution of the Arrive Fresh carrier capacity department to maximize service and buying power within the fresh produce sector.
- Inspire, mentor, and coach Carrier Capacity Managers and Carrier Account Representatives of all tenures to build specialized sales and procurement skills.
- Cultivate a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on professional development, talent retention, and engagement.
- Develop and implement robust Carrier Compliance and Claims Management programs tailored to the unique demands of temperature-controlled and perishable freight.
- Ensure strict operational compliance with food safety regulations, including the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Sanitary Transportation of Food (STF), and the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
- Collaborate with Business Development and Client Success leadership to align departmental goals, resolve operational bottlenecks and execute cross-functional strategic initiatives.
- Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for specialized carrier procurement, onboarding, and service delivery.
- Oversee bid management processes with growers (shippers) and key institutional customers (retail, foodservice, processor, and wholesale accounts).
- Partner with Technology teams to enhance Transportation Management System (TMS) functionality, driving operational efficiency and a premium carrier experience.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as lane pricing, tender acceptance, carrier retention, and service delivery to optimize network productivity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Log