Project Logistics Manager (Houston, TX)

CS Recruiting; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruiting is seeking a Project Logistics Manager for a client specializing in transportation management, warehousing and brokerage services. This full-time hybrid role in Houston, TX requires leading project logistics, budgeting, scheduling, and RFQ/RFP activities while coordinating with Ocean, Rail, and Heavy Haul partners.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in transportation administration and operations, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ transportation administration and operations experience
• Strong analytical background
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel as required by the project

Responsibilities

• Lead and support logistics operations for projects and spot load activity
• Manage project logistics costing, budget, scheduling, planning and risk management
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes and supplier negotiations
• Develop route plans by mode and manage partner relationships (Ocean, Rail, Heavy Haul, Barge)
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Transportation management

Logistics analysis

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client specializes in transportation management, warehousing, and brokerage services. They provide comprehensive logistics solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses across various industries. Their services streamline supply chain operations and enhance efficiency. Our client is dedicated to delivering high-quality service and innovative solutions to their clients.
Project Logistics Manager
Job Type: Full-time; Hybrid
Responsibilities:

• Lead and support logistics operations related to all major and minor projects as well as spot load activity.
• Maintain overall responsibility for project logistics costing, budget, scheduling, planning and risk management.
• Lead and support the process and strategy relative to customer RFQ’s and manage responses in accordance with customer requests.
• Lead and support the development of RFP’s or RFQ’s to TLGA supply base in support of new bid projects, analysis/ evaluation of responses and lead the negotiation process.
• Apply technical knowledge to evaluate transportation methods and partner selection.
• Develop route plans by mode.
• Develop and manage relationships with partners: Ocean Carriers, Crane & Rigging, Heavy Haul, Barge Operators, Rail Providers.
• Lead and monitor supplier management & performance, including score carding as applicable
• Lead and support the development of project schedules and produce full project planning, logistics plans, presentations, etc.
• Travel in support of assigned work tasks. Visit sites, ports, suppliers as needed to perform duties of meetings, surveys, etc. in preparation for project work.
• Book project & spot shipments for all modes of transport, ensuring all transactions are covered in accordance with company Quality Policy & Work Instructions, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and review supplier Purchase Orders for completeness, while maintaining quality policy and procedure.
• Ensure contractors’ insurance reviews are up-to-date and in compliance with Purchasing policy and procedures.
• Maintain related cargo track & trace reports, and report out as required.
• Contribute to new supply strategies that support customer requirements and/or expectations.
• Maintain shipping data and work towards continuous improvement initiatives with related analysis of data. Monitor, analyze and communicate trends to Project Management team.
• Initiate individual P&L accounting summary per shipment or project meeting preset reasonable goal.
• Record lessons learned, as applicable, through project management and shipment management.
• Lead discussions related to lessons learned and ensure that historical incidents are applied to new/current projects.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ transportation administration and operations experience with direct experience preferred in heavy haul, barge, rail and/or crane & rigging industry
• Strong analytical background
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks with little direct supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Able to travel as required by the project, travel is typically short in duration
• Significant knowledge of Heavy Haul, over dimensional rail, Barge and Port Operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure documents.
• Ability to present information to colleagues, clients, and partners
• Computer literate, experienced with MS Office software
• Have or able to qualify to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) and Federal Background Check
• 4 year College Degree preferred

This position offers a competitive base salary.