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Robert Half Logistics Administrator: II (Intermediate) in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Description We are looking for a skilled Logistics Administrator to join our team in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. In this hybrid role, you will work onsite three days a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) while contributing to efficient transportation processes for agricultural and energy products. This is a long-term contract position that offers potential overtime during peak seasons, such as harvest time, requiring flexibility in work hours.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and manage truck transportation of materials and products, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Negotiate competitive freight rates with carriers and oversee rate loading in internal rating systems.
• Analyze transportation operations to identify and implement process and cost improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party truck carriers, ensuring profitable partnerships.
• Monitor carrier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective actions to address service issues.
• Update and maintain internal systems and databases for contracts, freight rates, and customer information.
• Communicate transportation market trends to internal sales, purchasing teams, and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transportation strategies with operational and financial goals.
• Provide accurate and market-based freight pricing to stakeholders within multiple product lines.
• Ensure compliance with shipping requirements and effectively manage customer-specific needs. Requirements • Proven experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure competitive rates and contracts.
• Proficiency in managing databases, spreadsheets, and transportation-related systems.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to analyze operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Knowledge of freight markets and transportation trends.
• Familiarity with KPI reporting and carrier performance monitoring.
• Flexibility to work overtime during peak seasons, such as harvest periods.
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