Logistics Lead

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (including but not limited to):Partner with Operations and Sales to plan crane schedules and equipment needs. Coordinate equipment mobilizations and demobilizations with Field Operations. Manage third-party rental equipment, transportation carriers, and ancillary vendors. Develop and maintain a strong carrier and vendor network to support transportation and rental needs. Partner with Dispatch to support permit procurement when required. Ensure proper system entry (VD), licensing, and DOT compliance for new equipment. Create and manage purchase orders in NetSuite; review and reconcile vendor invoices. Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements with carriers and suppliers. Manage transportation and rental budgets to support job profitability. Monitor vendor performance and implement cost-saving and process improvement initiatives. Provide reporting and analysis on transportation and rental spend to leadership. EDUCATIONAL AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:Bachelors Degree in operations management, construction, or transportation/logistics related field, preferred. (Tenure in similar position may be considered in lieu of educational preferences.)4-6 years of experience in mobile crane, construction or transportation related field, managing fleets. Special training and knowledge of US DOT and OSHA regulations. SPECIAL SKILLS/ ABILITIES REQUIRED AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:Strong oral communication skills necessary to communicate over the telephone and in-person with all company personnel, clients and suppliers. Physical and mental ability to work in an environment with rapid business growth and pressure due to business demands. Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong conflict resolution and critical-thinking skills. Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities while dealing with continuous interruptions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Some physical effort required. Must be able to tolerate extended periods of sitting or standing; frequent use of a computer and cell phone and have the ability to communicate and hear effectively. The employee is often required to stand and walk safely in the office and at job sites, reach with hands, arms and stoop and bend and lift/carry up to 30 lbs. Flow of work and character of duties involves normal visual and mental attention. Duties require willingness to work a flexible schedule and/or weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office and Outdoor Construction/Business Job SitesThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They do not represent an all-inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with it.