Lead Logistics Administrator: Carrier & Freight Optimization

Global Technical Talent; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agribusiness cooperative is seeking a Logistics Administrator (Lead) to support efficient truck transportation for their Ag and Energy platforms. This role involves managing carrier relationships, negotiating rates, and providing analytical insights to optimize logistics operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation logistics and the ability to work independently. Benefits include comprehensive insurance plans and a 401k retirement fund.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation logistics, freight coordination, or carrier management.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience monitoring KPIs and managing carrier performance.

Responsibilities

• Support transportation carrier management strategy including rate negotiations.
• Negotiate carrier rates and maximize load pairing.
• Manage carrier relationships and overall transportation spend.
• Analyze operations to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Monitor carrier performance and KPI trends.

Skills

Transportation logistics

Freight coordination

Carrier management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

KPI monitoring

Tools

Transportation management systems (TMS)

Spreadsheets

Job description

A global agribusiness cooperative is seeking a Logistics Administrator (Lead) to support efficient truck transportation for their Ag and Energy platforms. This role involves managing carrier relationships, negotiating rates, and providing analytical insights to optimize logistics operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation logistics and the ability to work independently. Benefits include comprehensive insurance plans and a 401k retirement fund.