Regional Transportation Specialist; OR, WA

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 priority.

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 priority.

The formal job description is below but first let me ask you a few questions:

• Are you looking to build your career with a rapidly growing pet, livestock & aquaculture nutrient manufacturer where your ideas and contributions can make a real impact from day one? We are a proud American Manufacturer.
• Do you want endless growth opportunities, clear career pathways, and the chance to advance as the company continues to expand? We offer attractive market wages and top tier benefits!
• Are you excited by joining a business on a fast track to becoming an employer of choice, where innovation and ambition are encouraged?
• Would you value working in an environment where passion for quality products, and continuous improvement drive everything we do?
• Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team? You will have full exposure to management and senior leadership!

If this sounds like a place that motivates you, we welcome you to apply! With our new leadership team onboard, we are reshaping the landscape and invite you to join an exciting ground floor opportunity. You will help us shape our future.

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 be responsible to 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, each RTS is responsible for providing solutions to optimize the supply chain performance and assist in the 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
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