KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that providesleadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies.Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completedcountless engagements across the United States. We represent clients in allindustries and all sizes. Our mission is to provide exceptional client andcandidate experiences in order to get the best possible results. On behalf ofour client, we are excited to present the following confidential role. We lookforward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!

The Role:

The Transportation Sourcing Lead will perform activities that ensure efficient transportation of materials and products from origin to destination within Americas region. We seek a motivated professional who will participate in Identifying and selecting most appropriate and cost-effective transportation.

Key Accountabilities

• Apply a meaningful understanding of transportation and logistics practices and procedures to assist in negotiating freight prices and contract terms for customers.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships as it relates to delivery of the company's containerized cargo shipments and support the global container mode strategy.
• Independently analyze current transportation operations practices to resolve process and cost improvement opportunities.
• Support the updating of transportation websites and databases for contracts, freight rates and estimates, insurance information, customer information, etc.
• Control and track the transport of critical materials.
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Minimum of four years of related work experience

Other minimum qualifications may apply

 

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel

Strong understanding of the international shipping industry

Benefits

Our clientoffers a comprehensive benefits package including:

401kMatching

Family andIndividual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

Paid TimeOff & Paid Holidays

Long &Short-Term Disability

IdentityTheft Plans

Retirement& Pension Plans

EmployeeAssistance Program

EmployeeReferral Program

TuitionReimbursement Programs

Advancement& Professional Growth opportunities 

ParentalLeave

& More

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Business Services

SALARY

$42k-51k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/09/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/08/2024

Overview of KP Recruiting Group

WEBSITE

kprecruiting.com

HEADQUARTERS

Minneapolis, MN

SIZE

<25

INDUSTRY

Business Services

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