Senior Global Logistics Specialist

Senior Global Freight & Logistics Specialist - Construction (Kansas City or Houston)

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.
• 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

EEO / Disabled / Veterans

Primary Location

: US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations

: United States US-TX-Houston

Travel

: Yes 10 % of the Time

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Arabic Speaking,Fire Safety,Compensation,Fire And Gas,Fire Fighting,ACCA

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1