Senior Global Freight & Logistics Specialist Construction

Kansas City - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

Lead coordination of multi-modal transportation bookings and shipments including standard freight and oversized loads for domestic and international projects.
Collaborate with suppliers freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure seamless cross-border logistics.
Provide insights on shipping costs logistics performance and support management initiatives.
Source negotiate and maintain agreements with transportation and logistics service providers.
Assist with project planning by conducting transportation studies and obtaining budgetary pricing.
Develop and optimize project-specific logistics plans to support schedules and cost-effective delivery of materials.
Monitor shipments to ensure timely and complete delivery.
Maintain clear communication with shippers carriers and consignees.
Recommend and implement new or enhanced logistics systems and processes.
Analyze carrier performance trends and implement cost-containment strategies.
Conduct audits of freight invoices resolve billing issues and approve transportation service releases.
Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff.
Ensure compliance with QA/QC processes safety policies and all company standards.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Management Logistics or a related field with 7 years of transportation and logistics management experience OR
Associate degree with 9 years of experience OR
High School Diploma/GED with 11 years of experience.
Experience in transporting engineered or fabricated equipment for heavy industrial projects (oil & gas petrochemical power generation electrical transmission preferred).
Strong understanding of transportation contracts import/export compliance and international freight logistics.
Knowledge of CTL HazMat IATA IMDG DOT regulations and Incoterms.
Excellent multi-tasking analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to meet company driving requirements.

Key Responsibilities: Lead coordination of multi-modal transportation bookings and shipments including standard freight and oversized loads for domestic and international projects. Collaborate with suppliers freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure seamless cross-border logistics. Prov...

Key Responsibilities:

Lead coordination of multi-modal transportation bookings and shipments including standard freight and oversized loads for domestic and international projects.
Collaborate with suppliers freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure seamless cross-border logistics.
Provide insights on shipping costs logistics performance and support management initiatives.
Source negotiate and maintain agreements with transportation and logistics service providers.
Assist with project planning by conducting transportation studies and obtaining budgetary pricing.
Develop and optimize project-specific logistics plans to support schedules and cost-effective delivery of materials.
Monitor shipments to ensure timely and complete delivery.
Maintain clear communication with shippers carriers and consignees.
Recommend and implement new or enhanced logistics systems and processes.
Analyze carrier performance trends and implement cost-containment strategies.
Conduct audits of freight invoices resolve billing issues and approve transportation service releases.
Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff.
Ensure compliance with QA/QC processes safety policies and all company standards.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Management Logistics or a related field with 7 years of transportation and logistics management experience OR
Associate degree with 9 years of experience OR
High School Diploma/GED with 11 years of experience.
Experience in transporting engineered or fabricated equipment for heavy industrial projects (oil & gas petrochemical power generation electrical transmission preferred).
Strong understanding of transportation contracts import/export compliance and international freight logistics.
Knowledge of CTL HazMat IATA IMDG DOT regulations and Incoterms.
Excellent multi-tasking analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to meet company driving requirements.