Logistics Manager - Rail, Truck & Barge Transportation

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Logistics Manager – Rail, Truck & Barge Transportation in Little Rock, Arkansas, is available for direct hire. The role requires hands-on experience managing multimodal freight movements (rail, truck, and barge) and optimizing costs while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will oversee scheduling, contract negotiations, documentation, and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement across inland transportation networks in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of logistics experience in heavy industrial or large-scale transportation.
• Hands-on experience coordinating rail, truck, and barge operations.
• Strong knowledge of railcar scheduling and railroad coordination.
• Experience negotiating freight contracts and managing carriers.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and transportation management software.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound transportation using rail, truck, and barge.
• Schedule railcars, barge shipments, and over-the-road movements.
• Negotiate freight rates and manage carrier contracts.
• Build relationships with rail operators, barge companies, and freight brokers.
• Optimize rail, port, and transloading operations to reduce costs.
• Oversee shipping documents including bills of lading and manifests.
• Coordinate inventory movements between facilities 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 for logistics efficiency.

Skills

Multimodal logistics

Rail coordination

Truck freight

Barge operations

Carrier relationships

ERP / TMS proficiency

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

ERP systems

TMS

Freight software

Job description

Logistics Manager - Rail, Truck & Barge Transportation

Location Little Rock, AR

Type Direct Hire

ID FL160-2758756

Posted Oct 14, 2026

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.