Atlas Crane Service

JOB TITLE:

Logistics Lead

FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt):

Exempt

DEPARTMENT:

Operations

REPORTS TO:

Director of Operations

JOB SUMMARY:

The Logistics Lead will be responsible for all equipment rentals; equipment moves, and 3rd party broker hiring at Atlas Crane.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (including but not limited to):

• Partner with Operations and Sales to plan crane schedules and equipment needs.
• Coordinate equipment mobilizations and demobilizations with Field Operations.
• Manage third-party rental equipment, transportation carriers, and ancillary vendors.
• Develop and maintain a strong carrier and vendor network to support transportation and rental needs.
• Partner with Dispatch to support permit procurement when required.
• Ensure proper system entry (VD), licensing, and DOT compliance for new equipment.
• Create and manage purchase orders in NetSuite; review and reconcile vendor invoices.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements with carriers and suppliers.
• Manage transportation and rental budgets to support job profitability.
• Monitor vendor performance and implement cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide reporting and analysis on transportation and rental spend to leadership.

EDUCATIONAL AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree in operations management, construction, or transportation/logistics related field, preferred. (Tenure in similar position may be considered in lieu of educational preferences.)

• 4-6 years of experience in mobile crane, construction or transportation related field, managing fleets.
• Special training and knowledge of US DOT and OSHA regulations.

SPECIAL SKILLS/ ABILITIES REQUIRED AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:

Strong oral communication skills necessary to communicate over the telephone and in-person with all company personnel, clients and suppliers.

• Physical and mental ability to work in an environment with rapid business growth and pressure due to business demands.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities while dealing with continuous interruptions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some physical effort required. Must be able to tolerate extended periods of sitting or standing; frequent use of a computer and cell phone and have the ability to communicate and hear effectively.

• The employee is often required to stand and walk safely in the office and at job sites, reach with hands, arms and stoop and bend and lift/carry up to 30 lbs.
• Flow of work and character of duties involves normal visual and mental attention.
• Duties require willingness to work a flexible schedule and/or weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office and Outdoor Construction/Business Job Sites

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They do not represent an all-inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with it.