Freight Forwarder

Our client in Spring, Texas is looking for a Freight Forwarding Project Lead. Have you been a Freight Forwarding Specialist or Project Manager with Rail Transportation or Logistics industry experience? Apply Today! Job Description: Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget Establish and maintain professional relationships with customers and vendors and serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring their needs are met and addressing any issues that arise Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track project progress, performance, and budget adherence Allocate resources effectively, manage project teams, and ensure all team members are aligned with project goals Provide regular and timely updates throughout the pre-planning process and project execution to customers, jobsite contacts, vendors, and relevant stakeholders. Review project budgets consistently, approve expenditures, identify opportunities for cost savings, and negotiate with vendors to optimize job profit margins Ensure all documents such as Purchase Requisitions, Change Orders, Purchase Orders, and vendor contracts are accurate, and properly maintained throughout the project Ensure transportation assets are ordered and scheduled according to the established plan Submit for invoicing accurate and timely project close out report within 48 hours of job completion Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques Cultivate contacts with vendors to obtain information about future vendor developments to grow opportunities for Colossal Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success and report to leadership as needed Requirements: 3+ years of freight forwarding and project logistics experience required Rail transportation logistics required (ocean, air, truck, etc. a plus)International (North American) transportation and logistics preferred Overdimensional andor oversized cargo experienced highly preferred Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills required

Created: 2025-02-22