Logistics Specialist III (Onsite at Bayer)

Req #: 3265 • Hybrid, full-time, hourly

About The Role

The Logistics Specialist – Dispatch 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in load planning, transportation coordination, or logistics operations or an 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 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.

Benefits

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for:

• 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.
• Performance or sales incentive bonus program (role-dependent).
• Participation in Uber Freight equity awards (role-dependent).