Logistics Specialist II (Onsite at Bayer)

Uber Freight • St. Louis, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Specialist II – Dispatch role is responsible for covering and tendering open truckloads through the customer’s procured carrier base. The position helps ensure efficient use of carrier capacity, equipment, and dock capacity, with a focus on cost, service quality, and on-time delivery. The dispatcher serves as a key link between carrier and warehouse operations, balancing operational execution with customer and business needs. The role is described as on-site and requires close coordination with internal stakeholders and external logistics providers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, or an undergraduate degree with no prior experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in load planning, transportation coordination, or logistics operations, unless qualifying through an undergraduate degree with no prior experience.
• Strong understanding of transportation planning, carrier scheduling, and route optimization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or large-scale distribution network.
• Familiarity with SAP, FourKites, or other logistics planning and visibility tools.
• Knowledge of full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and multimodal planning.

Responsibilities

• Review customer and transfer load schedules and prepare for and work through daily load requirements.
• Collaborate with shipping locations and load planners to address market needs.
• Assign Less-than-Truckload carriers based on availability, cost, and service performance.
• Maintain accurate shipment details in the Transportation Management System (TMS) and support timely, efficient load execution.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve planning or capacity issues that could affect delivery schedules.
• Analyze transportation data to identify cost savings and operational improvement opportunities.
• Communicate with peers and stakeholders to meet performance expectations.
• Ensure compliance with Bayer logistics policies, safety standards, and applicable DOT regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives involving load optimization, carrier performance, and network efficiency.
• Participate in daily logistics meetings to review load execution status and forecast transportation needs.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health plan for eligible U.S. employees working more than 30 hours per week.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match.
• Financial and mental wellness benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Eligible U.S.-based employees may qualify for performance or sales incentive bonuses, Uber Freight equity awards, and other role-dependent compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED