Logistics Administrator Lead

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

Primary Job Title

Logistics Administrator (Lead)

Alternate / Related Job Titles

• Transportation Logistics Specialist
• Lead Logistics Coordinator
• Transportation Administrator
• Freight & Carrier Management Lead
• Supply Chain Logistics Lead

Location & Onsite Flexibility

Lincoln, NE - Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3–6 months
• Start: As Soon As Possible
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Overtime: Possible during harvest season (must be open to OT)

Job Summary

The Logistics Administrator (Lead) supports efficient and cost-effective truck transportation of materials and products for the Ag and Energy platforms. This role plays a key part in carrier selection, freight pricing, and transportation execution, while providing market‑based insights to internal stakeholders. The position requires strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently under general supervision, and experience collaborating with internal teams and third‑party truck carriers to meet customer and plant shipping requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support enterprise transportation carrier management strategy, including rate negotiations, capacity management, and shipment execution
• Negotiate carrier rates and maximize load pairing (backhauls) across product lines
• Manage carrier relationships and overall transportation spend
• Analyze transportation operations to identify process and cost improvement opportunities
• Independently resolve issues under general supervision
• Monitor carrier performance and KPI trends, taking corrective action as needed
• Provide accurate, market‑based freight pricing to stakeholders
• Build understanding of freight markets and communicate insights internally
• Improve organizational awareness of customer- and plant‑specific shipping requirements
• Communicate shipping requirements effectively to third‑party carriers
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Systems & Data Responsibilities

• Update and maintain TMS (Master Mind) with contracts, freight rates, and volume estimates
• Maintain internal documents, spreadsheets, databases, and systems
• Resolve truck freight invoice issues to ensure accurate and timely carrier payments

Required Skills & 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
• Proficiency with transportation systems, spreadsheets, and logistics data

Preferred Skills

• Experience in agriculture, energy, or industrial supply chains
• Familiarity with freight markets and truckload transportation
• Experience with backhaul optimization and cost‑reduction initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Company

A global agribusiness cooperative, farmer‑owned and focused on energy, agronomy, grains, and foods. The organization connects farmers and customers to empower agriculture and build sustainable, long‑term value.

About GTT

GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company based in Alaska. We value diverse and inclusive workplaces and partner with Fortune 500 clients across agriculture, energy, life sciences, technology, and other industries throughout the U.S. and Canada.