Logistics Manager - Rail, Truck & Barge Transportation

Aspire Talent Solutions; Little Rock (AR); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aspire Talent Solutions in Little Rock, AR is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee inbound and outbound transportation for a large industrial facility. You will manage multimodal freight operations—rail, truck, and inland waterway barge—aiming to optimize costs and ensure on‑time delivery.

The role requires coordinating railcar scheduling, barge shipments, and over‑the‑road movements, while negotiating rates and monitoring KPIs.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of logistics experience in heavy industrial or large‑scale transportation environments.
• Hands‑on experience coordinating rail, truck, and inland waterway barge.
• Experience negotiating freight contracts and managing third‑party providers.
• Proficiency with ERP and transportation management software.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsabilités

• 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 costs and KPIs.
• Develop relationships with railroad operators, barge companies, brokers, and providers.
• Optimize rail, port and transloading operations to improve delivery performance and reduce costs.
• Oversee shipping documentation including bills of lading and manifests.
• Coordinate inventory movements between facilities, warehouses, yards, and customer locations.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FRA, and transportation regulations.
• Utilize ERP and TMS to monitor shipments and analyze freight performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on logistics efficiency and cost reduction.

Connaissances

Multimodal logistics

Rail/truck/barge coordination

ERP systems

Transportation Management System

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Business

Outils

ERP systems

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Description du poste

Logistics Manager – Rail, Truck & Barge Transportation

Location: Little Rock, AR

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee inbound and outbound transportation operations for a large industrial facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. This role requires hands‑on experience managing multimodal freight transportation, specifically rail, over‑the‑road trucking, and inland waterway barge operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing freight costs, managing carrier relationships, and ensuring efficient, timely movement of materials and products.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.