Senior Global Freight & Logistics Specialist - Construction
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead coordination of multi-modal transportation bookings and shipments, including standard freight and oversized loads, for domestic and international projects.
- Collaborate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure seamless cross-border logistics.
- Provide insights on shipping costs, logistics performance, and support management initiatives.
- Source, negotiate, and maintain agreements with transportation and logistics service providers.
- Assist with project planning by conducting transportation studies and obtaining budgetary pricing.
- Develop and optimize project-specific logistics plans to support schedules and cost-effective delivery of materials.
- Monitor shipments to ensure timely and complete delivery.
- Maintain clear communication with shippers, carriers, and consignees.
- Recommend and implement new or enhanced logistics systems and processes.
- Analyze carrier performance trends and implement cost-containment strategies.
- Conduct audits of freight invoices, resolve billing issues, and approve transportation service releases.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff.
- Ensure compliance with QA/QC processes, safety policies, and all company standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Logistics, or a related field with 7+ years of transportation and logistics management experience OR
- Associate degree with 9+ years of experience OR
- High School Diploma/GED with 11+ years of experience.
- Experience in transporting engineered or fabricated equipment for heavy industrial projects (oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, electrical transmission preferred).
- Strong understanding of transportation contracts, import/export compliance, and international freight logistics.
- Knowledge of CTL, HazMat, IATA, IMDG, DOT regulations, and Incoterms.
- Excellent multi-tasking, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to meet company driving requirements.
Senior Global Freight & Logistics Specialist - Construction in kansas city at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and onsite.