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Job Title: Logistics Administrator: IV (Lead)
Location: Lincoln, NE - Onsite
Duration: Contract - 6 months
Pay Range: $45/hr $48/hr (W2)
Job ID: 406864
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a Transportation Logistics Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in truck transportation, carrier negotiations, freight pricing, and TMS updates and a proven ability to optimize cost and service while ensuring accurate freight rates and compliant shipment execution.
Responsibilities:
- Support the enterprise transportation carrier management strategy through rate negotiations, relationship and capacity management, shipment execution, carrier segmentation, and spend management.
- Negotiate rates and contract terms with carriers and drive load pairing and backhaul opportunities across product lines.
- Analyze transportation operations to identify and implement process and cost improvements under general supervision.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on transportation markets and rates and ensure third-party transportation relationships are profitable and accretive to business unit earnings.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proficiency in carrier negotiations, freight pricing, and rate management for truck transportation.
- Ability to analyze transportation data to drive process, cost, and service improvements.
- Experience monitoring carrier KPIs and implementing corrective actions to meet service expectations.
- Experience with TMS updates and documentation, including contracts, freight rates, volume estimates, and invoice resolution.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with Master Mind or comparable TMS platforms.
- Grain commodity trading exposure within agricultural or energy logistics.
Work Schedule & Interview Process:
- Monday to Friday onsite, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with potential overtime during harvest season.
- Two interview rounds: first with the Hiring Manager, second with a panel of 2-3 team members.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth with global clients
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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