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Logistics Specialist II (Onsite at Bayer)

St. Louis, MO 63141, United States
Schedule: Full Time
Job Type: On-site
Salary Type: Hourly
Req #: 3622

About the Role: 
The Logistics Specialist – Dispatch Role is responsible for covering and tendering open truckloads through the customer’s procured carrier base.   This role ensures efficient utilization of carrier capacity, equipment, and dock capacity while maintaining a strong focus on cost, service quality, and on-time delivery.  Our LS Dispatcher serves as the key link between our carrier and warehouse operations while balancing operational execution with customer and business needs. This is a hybrid, on-site role requiring close coordination with internal stakeholders and external logistics providers.

What the Candidate Will Do

  • Review customer and transfer load schedules, preparing and working through a dynamic daily requirement of loads.
  • Collaborate with multiple shipping locations, and load planners to work through the needs of the market.
  • Assign Less-than-Truckload carriers based on availability, cost, and service performance.
  • Maintain accurate data and shipment details in the Transportation Management System (TMS) and ensure timely and efficient load execution.
  • Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve any planning or capacity issues that could impact delivery schedules.
  • Analyze transportation data to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvement.
  • Communicate clearly with peers and stakeholders on our aligned goals of meeting performance expectations.
  • Ensure compliance with Bayer’s logistics policies, safety standards, and all applicable DOT regulations.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to load optimization, carrier performance, and network efficiency.
  • Participate in daily logistics meetings to review load execution status and forecast upcoming transportation needs.

Basic Qualifications: Required:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in load planning, transportation coordination, or logistics operations or a Undergraduate degree with no prior experience
  • Strong understanding of transportation planning, carrier scheduling, and route optimization.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree in 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.

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more.  US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

About Uber Freight 

Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.

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EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

 

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