Logistics Administrator

Description

We are looking for an experienced Logistics Administrator to oversee transportation logistics operations for a leading organization in Lincoln, NE. This long-term contract position requires a detail-oriented individual capable of managing truck transportation activities, ensuring cost-effective delivery solutions, and maintaining high performance standards. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders and carriers, as well as providing insights into freight markets and optimizing transportation strategies.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate truck transportation activities to ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials and products.

- Analyze freight markets and negotiate competitive rates with carriers, ensuring cost-effective transportation solutions.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to provide market-based pricing and maintain accurate freight rates in relevant systems.

- Monitor carrier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to address service issues.

- Maintain and update internal databases, spreadsheets, and systems related to contracts, freight rates, and customer information.

- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reductions within transportation operations.

- Act as a subject matter expert on transportation markets, providing insights and guidance to stakeholders.

- Manage relationships with third-party truck carriers, ensuring profitability and alignment with organizational goals.

- Oversee compliance with customer and plant-specific shipping requirements across multiple product lines.

- Support enterprise transportation strategies through capacity management, rate negotiations, and shipment execution.

Requirements - Proven experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.

- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable rates and contracts.

- Proficiency in using databases, spreadsheets, and transportation management systems.

- Ability to analyze data and identify trends for process improvement.

- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and carriers effectively.

- Familiarity with KPIs and performance monitoring in transportation operations.

- Understanding of freight markets and pricing strategies.

- Flexibility to work overtime during peak seasons, such as harvest periods.

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