Logistics & Freight Specialist

Position: LOGISTICS & FREIGHT SPECIALIST
About APEAmerican Piledriving Equipment (APE) is a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of foundation construction equipment.

Position SummaryAPE is hiring a Logistics & Freight Specialist in Conroe, Texas, to coordinate domestic and international freight across our operations.

This position coordinates standard, heavy-haul, oversized, and international freight; manages related purchase orders and documentation; and works with billing and branch teams to resolve freight issues. Practical trucking and freight experience are essential.

Key Responsibilities Book and coordinate domestic and international freight, including heavy equipment and oversized loads

Select carriers and brokers, obtain quotes, and negotiate freight rates

Confirm equipment requirements, routing, permits, and delivery details

Create, track, and reconcile freight purchase orders and accounts

Work with billing and accounting to resolve billed, unbilled, or incorrectly charged freight

Coordinate transportation of down or out-of-service equipment between branches, customers, and repair facilities

Track shipments and communicate delays, changes, and delivery issues

Maintain accurate freight records in company systems

Prepare reports identifying freight costs, recurring equipment moves, and branch-level trends

Support cross-border shipments and maintain awareness of applicable tariffs and documentation requirements

Qualifications

At least five years of freight, trucking, dispatch, logistics, or related experience

Strong working knowledge of carriers, brokers, truck and trailer types, load requirements, permitting, and freight booking

Experience coordinating heavy-haul or oversized loads strongly preferred

Comfortable communicating directly with carriers, brokers, drivers, customers, and internal teams

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive shipments

Clear and professional written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft ExcelERP or transportation management system experience preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Ability to work full-time on-site in Conroe, Texas Why Join APE?

Work for an established global leader in foundation construction equipment

Take ownership of a critical company wide logistics function

Work directly with operations, sales, service, billing, and accounting teams

Manage a wide variety of freight, including specialized and heavy-haul equipment

American Piledriving Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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