- Field
- Supply chain and procurement
- Location
- Little Rock, AR
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Manager
- Pay
- $120k to $140k
What you would own
- Manage inbound and outbound transportation utilizing rail, truck, and barge.
- Coordinate railcar scheduling, barge shipments, and over-the-road freight movements.
- Negotiate freight rates, manage carrier contracts, and monitor transportation costs and performance KPIs.
- Develop relationships with railroad operators, barge companies, freight brokers, and transportation providers.
- Optimize rail, port, and transloading operations to improve delivery performance and reduce costs.
- Oversee shipping documentation, including bills of lading, rail and barge manifests, and international shipping paperwork.
- Coordinate inventory movements between facilities, warehouses, yards, and customer locations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable DOT, FRA, and transportation regulations.
- Utilize ERP and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to monitor shipments and analyze freight performance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on logistics efficiency, cost reduction, and carrier performance.
What they are looking for
- 5, 7+ years of logistics experience, preferably in heavy industrial or large-scale transportation environments.
- Hands-on experience coordinating all three transportation modes: rail, truck, and inland waterway barge.
- Strong knowledge of railcar scheduling, railroad coordination, and rail fleet operations.
- Experience managing barge transportation on inland river systems.
- Experience negotiating freight contracts and managing third-party transportation providers.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and transportation management software.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Preferred Qualifications Experience with Mississippi and Arkansas River transportation networks.
- Familiarity with port operations, transloading, and intermodal logistics.
- Knowledge of international shipping, customs, and export compliance.
- Lean supply chain or Six Sigma training or certification.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.