Overall Purpose and Objective of PositionThe Lead Logistics Specialist serves as the subject matter expert for bulk food-grade transportation operations at a large integrated oilseeds processing facility. This role provides leadership in transportation planning, carrier strategy, freight risk management, and supply chain optimization. The position is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, influencing logistics strategy, mentoring team members, and ensuring operational excellence across inbound and outbound transportation activities. The Lead Logistics Specialist partners closely with commercial, operations, quality, and logistics teams to identify opportunities that improve service, reduce costs, mitigate risk, and support business growth, with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer service. Primary Responsibilities / Essential FunctionsLead freight procurement, transportation strategy, and logistics execution to ensure cost-effective, efficient, and reliable movement of products.Manage transportation planning, scheduling, inventory positioning, and shipment execution to support customer requirements and on-time delivery performance.Serve as the primary logistics subject matter expert for carriers, customers, and internal stakeholders, providing guidance on freight markets, transportation requirements, and supply chain risks.Lead carrier and customer relationship management, issue resolution, and escalation activities to maintain service excellence and operational continuity.Analyze transportation, inventory, and market data to identify risks, improve performance, and support business decision-making.Coordinate cross-functional activities with Sales, Operations, Quality, Customer Service, and Logistics teams to optimize inventory, order fulfillment, and customer satisfaction.Oversee order call-offs, shipping documentation, contract balances, carrier records, compliance requirements, and logistics data within applicable systems.Lead continuous improvement initiatives, process standardization, audits, projects, and performance measurement activities that drive operational and financial results.Provide leadership, mentoring, cross-training, and technical support to Logistics Coordinators, Associates, and Specialists.Support strategic logistics planning, capacity management, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Logistics.Identify and implement transportation network optimization opportunities to improve service, capacity utilization, and total delivered cost.
