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Senior Global Freight & Logistics Specialist - Construction
Posted: 09/25/20252025-09-252025-12-07Employment Type:Direct Hire/PermJob Category:OtherJob Number: 639703Is job remote?: No
Job Description
The Senior Freight & Logistics Specialist will lead the execution and coordination of transportation needs for project-related cargo procured across the organization. This position is responsible for coordinating shipments, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations, and facilitating communication between various stakeholders. This position is responsible for delivering efficient domestic and international project logistics support services.
Lead the coordination of multi-modal transportation bookings and shipments for a diverse range of cargo, including, standard freight, and oversized loads, managing export, import, and domestic logistics seamlessly while keeping all stakeholders informed.
Description:
Collaborate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to facilitate smooth transportation across borders
Lead the support of management initiatives by providing insights into shipping costs and logistics performance
Source, qualify, negotiate, and maintain master agreements with select suppliers of transportation and logistics services
Participate in estimating and "front end planning" proposal needs of projects by conducting transportation studies and obtaining budgetary pricing for anticipated transportation requirements
Develop, optimize and facilitate project-specific transportation and logistics plans to support the project schedule and ensure the cost-effective transportation of engineered equipment and other material
Establish, coordinate, and execute scheduled project transportation and logistics activities with selected service providers (this includes truck, rail, and water shipments both domestically and internationally)
Proactively monitor and ensure timely, complete delivery of freight through consistent follow-up and tracking processes
Establish and maintain excellent communication with shipper, carrier, and consignee
Recommend and implement new or enhanced logistics system
Execute and publish reports as appropriate
Analyze carrier performance trends and implements practices to enhance cost containment and cost avoidance
Identify problems and implement appropriate solutions in a timely manner
Answer and resolve billing questions as required
Solicit quotes and approve purchase releases for transportation and logistics services
Execute routine and periodic audits of freight invoices
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in supply chain, business management, logistics, or a related field and 7 years experience in transportation and logistics management Required or
Associate Degree and 9 years experience in transportation and logistics management Required or
High School Diploma/GED and 11 years experience in transportation and logistics management Required
Previous experience in transportation of engineered or fabricated equipment, in support of heavy industrial projects, preferably in oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and/or electrical transmission projects
Solid understanding of transportation contract terms and conditions and the ability to negotiate rate and service contracts
Understanding of and experience with Import/Export compliance issues as well as international freight and logistics
Possess solid transportation industry contacts and relationships
Ability to be an effective liaison between project teams, suppliers, and transportation and logistics service providers
Conceptual understanding and working knowledge of CTL, Haz Mat, I.A.T.A., IMDG, and DOT
Strong foundational knowledge of the transportation industry contacts and relationships
Strong ability to multi-task on multiple projects simultaneously
Strong understanding of Incoterms and knowledge of importing and exporting across global borders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills
Proficient computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access)
Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.
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