Regional Transportation Specialist

Overview

Why Join the Rangen Group? As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, we are poised for significant growth and opportunity. You will play a role in shaping our future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. We are a safety-first organization, and we make our customers and employees a priority.

The Regional Transportation Specialist (RTS) is responsible for providing exceptional service while balancing cost-effective multi-modal transport:
Bulk/Hoppers, Dry Van, Flatbed, Liquid Bulk/Tank, Intermodal, and LTL solutions for the movement of products within the Western 11 State Region. This position will plan and execute logistics activities using a network of 3rd party carriers, provide rate quotes to the sales team, source and manage a portfolio of carriers, negotiate rates and service levels, tender loads, and manage freight spend.

Additionally, the RTS provides solutions to optimize supply chain performance and assists in timely and accurate data capture to allow for efficient transaction execution and performance reporting. Ideal candidate is located in the Pacific Northwest (OR, WA or ).

• Responsibility for the movement of products via dry van, bulk truck, flatbed, rail and intermodal using a fleet of 3rd party carriers and logistics providers
• Negotiate competitive freight rates and contracts directly with carriers and transportation providers
• Ensure carrier service level commitments are being met, including tracking on-time pickups & deliveries
• Maintain accurate shipping data using internal software
• Resolve logistical problems and grievances, handle complaints, and settle disputes in an effective and timely manner
• Generate documentation as required for cross-border movement between US/Canada/US
• Communicate upcoming trends, challenges, and opportunities within the transportation landscape, including rate fluctuations and cost changes due to market and/or surcharges, with Marketing and Management teams
• Recommend and manage optimal transport modes including routing, equipment, and frequency
• Carrier portfolio management and shipper compliance (insurance and DOT safety ratings)
• Identify opportunities for freight cost reductions and/or increased service levels
• Work with service providers to identify and eliminate logistical obstacles to ensure the safe and timely execution of shipments
• Responsible as needed for the collection and data input of shipping weights to allow for efficient transaction execution
• Analyze lanes, rates, and capacity and offer solutions for better overall service and freight savings
• Review and approve freight invoices for accuracy as needed
• Other role responsibilities and projects as assigned

• BS Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in North America (US & Canada) Transportation preferred and Logistics, preferably in the Agricultural industry primarily with palletized dry van and bulk loads
• Experience with JD Edwards, Oracle, or other ERP/TMS systems preferred
• Willingness to travel less than 10% of the time

• A thorough working knowledge of domestic and cross-border logistics operations – primarily between the US and Canada
• Advanced analytical skills: ability to collect and analyze data, problem-solve, and make decisions
• Commodity bulk and packaged goods transportation experience preferably in the Agricultural or Feed Manufacturing industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite Products:
  Excel, Word, Power Point

Rangen, LLC Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Rangen, LLC considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. We invite you to join our diverse & growing team.