Senior Global Freight Logistics Lead

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Sr. Freight Logistics Coordinator in Mankato, MN to manage end-to-end logistics for domestic and international shipments, oversee vendor relationships, and drive cost-effective, compliant operations.

The role requires 4+ years in logistics or customer compliance, a degree as listed, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, with relocation assistance not provided, and growth opportunities within a global engineering leader.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 4 years of experience in customer compliance and/or logistics, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 2 years of experience in customer compliance and/or logistics, OR
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field, OR
• JD/PhD in Business, Engineering, or related field, OR
• In lieu of degree, 6+ years of experience in customer compliance and/or logistics.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end logistics operations, including scheduling, documentation, and compliance for domestic and international shipments.
• Oversee vendor and carrier management, including contract negotiation, performance evaluation, and resolution of escalated billing or service issues.
• Analyze logistics data to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize transportation routes, and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and company policies, and support audits or regulatory reviews as needed.
• Mentor junior team members, provide training on best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Ongoing analysis of industry and operational data providing continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Supply chain management

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Logistics data analysis

Import/export compliance

Mentoring

Education

Associate’s degree in Business/Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering

Master’s degree in Business/Engineering

JD/PhD in Business/Engineering

6+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Logistics management software

Transportation management software

Job description

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Sr. Freight Logistics Coordinator in Mankato, MN to manage end-to-end logistics for domestic and international shipments, oversee vendor relationships, and drive cost-effective, compliant operations.

The role requires 4+ years in logistics or customer compliance, a degree as listed, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, with relocation assistance not provided, and growth opportunities within a global engineering leader.