Logistics Specialist

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Sapphire Americas, a CRH company and part of the Ash Grove family of companies, delivers innovative, circular solutions that help decarbonize industries and communities. We specialize in transforming residual and non-recyclable materials into alternative fuels and raw materials for cement manufacturing - offering a zero-landfill pathway that conserves natural resources and advances the circular economy. Through our work, we reduce landfill dependency, lower carbon emissions, and unlock long-term environmental and economic value.
By turning waste into opportunity, Sapphire Americas is helping build a cleaner, more resilient future.
Sapphire Americas supports the Ash Grove Cement business by providing alternative fuels and alternative raw materials to facilitate the cement plants’ goals regarding commercial excellence, carbon footprint, and future developments.
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Pay
Life Insurance
Growth Opportunities and more!
Summary:
The Logistics Specialist is responsible for overseeing and optimizing daily transportation and material movement operations. This role ensures efficient route planning, scale operations, carrier performance, and customer service while maintaining compliance, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The Logistics Specialist serves as a key point of contact between internal teams, customers, and external carriers to ensure seamless execution of logistics activities.
What you’ll be contributing:
Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
Plans, schedules, and optimizes daily routes to maximize efficiency, minimize transportation costs & provide an excellent customer experience.
Monitors and adjusts routes in real-time to address operational changes, delays, or disruptions.
Coordinates with customers, dispatch, operations, and drivers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
Analyzes carrier and route performance, identifies & promotes opportunities for continuous improvement.
Oversees scale operations, including accurate weighing of inbound/outbound loads.
Ensures proper documentation & routing of weights, tickets, and load data.
Maintains compliance with legal, customer, and company requirements related to weight regulations.
Identifies discrepancies and promptly resolves load measurement issues.
Manages relationships with third-party carriers and trucking companies.
Sources, evaluates, and onboard new carriers.
Monitors carrier performance, including quality of service to customers & operations, safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Ensures carriers comply with customer & company standards, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
Serves as primary point of contact for customers regarding shipment status, delays, and inquiries.
Provides proactive updates and resolves issues quickly to maintain strong customer relationships.
Collaborates with sales and operations teams to meet customer expectations and service levels.
Handles customer complaints professionally and implements corrective actions.
Coordinates daily logistics activities across multiple sites and regions.

Employment type
Full Time