Logistics Manager

IEW Construction Group • Hamilton Township, NJ

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About The Position

Oversee the complex logistics of moving oversized and overweight (OSOW) cargo . This role involves detailed planning, route optimization, securing necessary permits, and ensuring regulatory compliance for specialized transportation.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in transportation, logistics, or dispatching, with specific knowledge of heavy haul freight.
• Ability to think analytically and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of DOT and FMCSA transportation regulations.
• Must be available for dispatching emergencies that may occur off hours (nights/weekends).

Responsibilities

• Analyzing proposed routes to determine feasibility and compliance with state, county, and municipality heavy haul regulations.
• Coordinating and acquiring all necessary permits for OSOW shipments from various state agencies, ensuring the company remains compliant with all rules and regulations.
• Serving as the central point of communication among drivers, internal departments (Project Managers, Project Engineers, Equipment Manager), external permit services, and state agencies.
• Ensuring all transportation operations adhere to USDOT, FMCSA, and state-specific transportation regulations, including safety standards and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records for all shipments, permits, and compliance reports.
• Manage driver and runner daily schedules and time sheets.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPI's) to measure and improve transportation efficiency.
• Monitor and ensure all outside haulers maintain proper insurance to minimize risk to IEW.
• Evaluate and recommend systems and tools that help us to efficiently manage our logistics network.

What This Job Offers

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