Heavy Haul/Over Dimensional Logistics Specialist

Sims Global Solutions; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental

Vision

Retirement match

Paid Time Off

Onsite gym

Laundry facilities

Job summary

Sims Global Solutions in Lenexa, KS seeks a Heavy Haul/Open Deck Logistics Specialist to manage freight from quote to delivery, coordinating with clients and carriers to ensure on-time, within-budget shipments.

The role emphasizes growing Heavy Haul revenues, engaging with the carrier network, accurate data handling, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience arranging Heavy Haul/Over Dimension Loads.
• Strong communication, decision making and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and coordinate with clients and carriers.
• Proactive problem solving and attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills and data handling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Grow division and revenue in Heavy Haul and Over-Dimension loads.
• Coordinate with clients and carriers; manage shipments end-to-end.
• Negotiate rates and monitor carrier payments and invoices.
• Set up loads, post opportunities, and leverage carrier network.
• Provide professional follow-up and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Heavy Haul Exp

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Team Collaboration

Job description

This position requires experience working with Open Deck freight. Preferred experience with Heavy Haul/OD.

Company Summary

Sims Global Solutions is a team of industry experts who have worked with or for just about every carrier available today and have an invaluable wealth of knowledge to help take your career to the next level. With our extensive network of the industry’s top carriers, fulfillment solutions, and leading-edge Transportation Management Software, our customers get expertise on adaptive shipping solutions with regular, real-time updates on their shipments and those are just a few reasons why they keep coming back. Our commitment to service goes beyond the customer, we are dedicated to making the work experience at Sims Global world-class as well. Our brand new 28,000 sq/ft building provides a fun and collaborative work environment, as well as a 3,000 sq ft workout center equipped with everything you would need to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Position: Heavy Haul/Over Dimensional Open Deck Logistics Specialist

Sims Global Solutions is a market leader in Heavy Haul/Over Dimensional-Open Deck Freight. We are looking for an experienced individual that can support the logistics process from quote to delivery. This individual will be responsible for communicating with both client and carrier.

Responsibilities

• Driven to grow a division and revenue in Heavy Haul and Over-Dimension loads
• Working familiarity with Heavy Haul and Overdimesional Loads related operations, processes, and systems
• Ability to multitask and prioritize shipments and responsibilities
• Self-motivated and customer service-oriented
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Obtain proper information and/or data regarding carrier payments
• Handle many carrier calls and emails
• Set carrier invoices for payment and maintain carrier balance sheets
• Research and resolve carrier payment discrepancies and issues
• Post available loads, and find trucks from Sims Global extensive carrier network to haul customers' loads
• Negotiate rates with customers and carriers
• Professional follow-up and coordination between customers and carriers

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of current experience arranging Heavy Haul/Over Dimension Loads.
• Highly motivated, competitive, personable, and outgoing person that can work autonomously and in team environments and provide results.
• Must possess strong communication, decision making, time management, presentation, sales, and negotiation skills.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to research solutions to difficult issues.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects at once.
• Ability to work as an individual while also supporting the overall team.
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.

Sims Global offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

• Multiple Medical Plans to choose from
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement match up to 3%
• Paid Time Off
• Amazing perks of onsite Kitchen, 3,000 sq foot gym, laundry and showers.

Sims Global Solutions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Sims Global offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs. Affluent Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran Employment is contingent on background screening