Transportation & Logistics Specialist

Grupoeosol; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EOSOL Group is seeking a Transportation & Logistics Specialist to join our logistics team and oversee domestic transportation operations across the United States. You will manage carrier and broker relationships, negotiate rates, and optimize costs while ensuring on-time delivery and compliance.

The role requires coordinating shipments, monitoring performance metrics in ERP/TMS systems, reviewing invoices, and collaborating with procurement, project management, and finance to support budgets and

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and contract domestic transportation services, including FTL/LTL, rail, and other ground transportation.
• Develop and maintain a competitive network of carriers, freight brokers, rail operators, and logistics providers.
• Request, analyze, compare, and negotiate freight quotations and transportation rates.
• Negotiate rates, fuel surcharges, payment terms, accessorial charges, and other commercial conditions.
• Coordinate and monitor shipments from suppliers, ports, warehouses, and other locations to project sites.
• Manage transportation requirements for oversized and overweight cargo, including permits, escorts, and specialized carriers when required.
• Monitor transportation costs, transit times, capacity, delivery performance, and service levels.
• Proactively identify transportation constraints, delays, and capacity issues and develop alternative solutions.
• Manage transportation incidents, delays, cargo damage, and claims through resolution.
• Track shipments and maintain accurate transportation information within ERP/TMS systems.
• Review and validate freight invoices against agreed rates and contractual conditions.
• Prepare transportation KPIs, cost analyses, and performance reports.
• Support logistics budgets and transportation cost forecasts.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Project Management, Sales/Proposals, Warehousing, and Finance teams.
• Support the evaluation and outsourcing of warehousing and distribution activities when required.
• Ensure transportation providers comply with applicable safety, insurance, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously monitor the U.S. transportation market to identify new suppliers, alternative transportation solutions, and cost-saving opportunities.

Job description

Position Overview

EOSOL Group is looking for a Transportation & Logistics Specialist to join our Logistics team and support domestic transportation operations across the United States.

The position will be responsible for managing and optimizing transportation activities, ensuring materials and equipment are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. The role will have a strong focus on carrier and broker management, transportation procurement, cost optimization, service quality, and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and contract domestic transportation services, including FTL/LTL, rail, and other ground transportation.
• Develop and maintain a competitive network of carriers, freight brokers, rail operators, and logistics providers.
• Request, analyze, compare, and negotiate freight quotations and transportation rates.
• Negotiate rates, fuel surcharges, payment terms, accessorial charges, and other commercial conditions.
• Coordinate and monitor shipments from suppliers, ports, warehouses, and other locations to project sites.
• Manage transportation requirements for oversized and overweight cargo, including permits, escorts, and specialized carriers when required.
• Monitor transportation costs, transit times, capacity, delivery performance, and service levels.
• Proactively identify transportation constraints, delays, and capacity issues and develop alternative solutions.
• Manage transportation incidents, delays, cargo damage, and claims through resolution.
• Track shipments and maintain accurate transportation information within ERP/TMS systems.
• Review and validate freight invoices against agreed rates and contractual conditions.
• Prepare transportation KPIs, cost analyses, and performance reports.
• Support logistics budgets and transportation cost forecasts.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Project Management, Sales/Proposals, Warehousing, and Finance teams.
• Support the evaluation and outsourcing of warehousing and distribution activities when required.
• Ensure transportation providers comply with applicable safety, insurance, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously monitor the U.S. transportation market to identify new suppliers, alternative transportation solutions, and cost-saving opportunities.