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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. 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.
Job Responsibility
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
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent professional experience preferred
15+ years of relevant brokerage experience in third-party logistics (3PL) or freight brokerage operations
10+ years of dedicated experience in produce and floral logistics, with deep knowledge of perishable cold-chain capacity procurement
6+ years of logistics leadership experience managing, coaching, and scaling carrier capacity or carrier sales teams
Proven expertise in food safety regulations including FSMA, STF, and PACA, with experience building specialized carrier compliance programs
Demonstrated experience in bid management, carrier contract negotiations, and transportation network pricing
Expertise in leveraging modern Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and analytical platforms to track and improve carrier performance
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a bold leadership presence and a solutions-oriented mindset
What we offer
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage
Matching 401(k) program
Employee Resource Groups
Office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours and more
Casual dress code
Location in Austin, TX close to the airport and downtown
Free on site parking
Fully stocked coffee bar, Broker's Brew
Onsite gym
Free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
Company paid holidays, paid vacation time and wellness days