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Carrier Development Manager

Kenan Advantage Group

North Canton, Ohio, USA · Posted October 19, 2026

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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

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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