LOGISTICS & FREIGHT SPECIALIST

AMERICAN PILEDRIVING EQUIPMENT INC • Conroe, TX

4d • $30 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

APE is hiring a Logistics & Freight Specialist in Conroe, Texas, to coordinate domestic and international freight across our operations. This position coordinates standard, heavy-haul, oversized, and international freight; manages related purchase orders and documentation; and works with billing and branch teams to resolve freight issues. Practical trucking and freight experience are essential.

Requirements

• At least five years of freight, trucking, dispatch, logistics, or related experience
• Strong working knowledge of carriers, brokers, truck and trailer types, load requirements, permitting, and freight booking
• Comfortable communicating directly with carriers, brokers, drivers, customers, and internal teams
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive shipments
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating heavy-haul or oversized loads strongly preferred
• ERP or transportation management system experience preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Book and coordinate domestic and international freight, including heavy equipment and oversized loads
• Select carriers and brokers, obtain quotes, and negotiate freight rates
• Confirm equipment requirements, routing, permits, and delivery details
• Create, track, and reconcile freight purchase orders and accounts
• Work with billing and accounting to resolve billed, unbilled, or incorrectly charged freight
• Coordinate transportation of down or out-of-service equipment between branches, customers, and repair facilities
• Track shipments and communicate delays, changes, and delivery issues
• Maintain accurate freight records in company systems
• Prepare reports identifying freight costs, recurring equipment moves, and branch-level trends
• Support cross-border shipments and maintain awareness of applicable tariffs and documentation requirements

Benefits

• Work for an established global leader in foundation construction equipment
• Take ownership of a critical companywide logistics function
• Work directly with operations, sales, service, billing, and accounting teams
• Manage a wide variety of freight, including specialized and heavy-haul equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed