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Logistics Manager, Multimodal Rail, Truck and Barge

Location: Little Rock, AR
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000 to $140,000 per year

Run multimodal transportation for a large industrial facility, moving materials by rail, truck, and river barge as efficiently as possible.

Must-Haves

• 5 to 7+ years of logistics experience, ideally in heavy industrial environments
• Hands-on experience with all three modes: rail, truck, and inland barge
• Strong knowledge of railcar scheduling and railroad coordination
• Inland river barge transportation experience
• Freight contract negotiation and carrier management experience
• Proficiency with ERP and TMS software
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business, or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

What You’ll Do

• Manage inbound and outbound transportation by rail, truck, and barge
• Coordinate railcar scheduling, barge shipments, and truck freight
• Negotiate freight rates and carrier contracts
• Track transportation costs and performance KPIs
• Build relationships with railroads, barge lines, brokers, and carriers
• Optimize rail, port, and transloading operations
• Oversee bills of lading, rail and barge manifests, and international shipping documents
• Ensure compliance with DOT and FRA regulations
• Lead continuous improvement in logistics cost and carrier performance

Nice-to-Haves

• Mississippi and Arkansas River transportation experience
• Port, transloading, and intermodal experience
• International shipping, customs, and export compliance knowledge
• Lean or Six Sigma training

Compensation and Benefits

• $120,000 to $140,000 per year

About the Company
Our client operates a large industrial facility in Little Rock, Arkansas with significant rail, truck, and river freight operations.

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.