About APE
American Piledriving Equipment (APE) is a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of foundation construction equipment.
Position Summary
APE is hiring a Logistics & Freight Specialist in Conroe, Texas, to coordinate domestic and international freight across our operations.
This position coordinates standard, heavy-haul, oversized, and international freight; manages related purchase orders and documentation; and works with billing and branch teams to resolve freight issues. Practical trucking and freight experience are essential.
Key Responsibilities
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Book and coordinate domestic and international freight, including heavy equipment and oversized loads
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Select carriers and brokers, obtain quotes, and negotiate freight rates
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Confirm equipment requirements, routing, permits, and delivery details
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Create, track, and reconcile freight purchase orders and accounts
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Work with billing and accounting to resolve billed, unbilled, or incorrectly charged freight
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Coordinate transportation of down or out-of-service equipment between branches, customers, and repair facilities
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Track shipments and communicate delays, changes, and delivery issues
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Maintain accurate freight records in company systems
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Prepare reports identifying freight costs, recurring equipment moves, and branch-level trends
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Support cross-border shipments and maintain awareness of applicable tariffs and documentation requirements
Qualifications
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At least five years of freight, trucking, dispatch, logistics, or related experience
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Strong working knowledge of carriers, brokers, truck and trailer types, load requirements, permitting, and freight booking
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Experience coordinating heavy-haul or oversized loads strongly preferred
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Comfortable communicating directly with carriers, brokers, drivers, customers, and internal teams
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Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive shipments
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Clear and professional written and verbal communication
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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ERP or transportation management system experience preferred
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Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
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Ability to work full-time on-site in Conroe, Texas
Why Join APE?
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Work for an established global leader in foundation construction equipment
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Take ownership of a critical companywide logistics function
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Work directly with operations, sales, service, billing, and accounting teams
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Manage a wide variety of freight, including specialized and heavy-haul equipment
American Piledriving Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer
