Liquid Bulk Lead Logistics Specialist

Louis Dreyfus Company • Upper Sandusky, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, import/export logistics, or customs clearance of food-grade products.
• Strong knowledge of handling food grade bulk liquid shipments.
• In depth understanding of incoterms and transit times.
• Ability to communicate and minimize risks associated with bulk shipments.
• Knowledge of transporting food products.
• Knowledge of grain industry practices, terminology and settlement process.
• Strong practical accounting, analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to set deadlines and adhere to them.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with freight rates from various origins.
• Experience with food-grade products, CARM, AES filing, and USMCA guidelines.
• Experience leading projects, process improvement initiatives, or cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in freight procurement, carrier management, transportation analytics, and transportation risk management.
• Experience mentoring team members and serving as a recognized logistics subject matter expert.
• Advanced knowledge of transportation markets, freight procurement, carrier management, and supply chain risk management.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Ability to mentor and develop less experienced logistics professionals.
• Ability to analyze complex business issues and provide clear, strategic recommendations.
• Strong leadership presence, sound judgment, and effective decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level