Logistics & Freight Operations Manager

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred
• Valid driver’s license - Required

• Strong knowledge of logistics coordination, freight operations, and vendor management
• Ability to manage transportation vendors and freight scheduling across multiple locations
• Strong organizational and analytical skills related to freight costs and logistics operations
• Effective communication and leadership skills when working with operations teams and external vendors
• Ability to develop processes and maintain compliance documentation
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing invoices, documentation, and vendor records
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational management systems

• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in logistics coordination, freight operations, agricultural operations support, transportation management, or related field preferred
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred

• Oversee freight transportation activities supporting United Ag operations.
• Coordinate transportation logistics to ensure timely delivery of agricultural products and materials.
• Manage relationships with approved freight carriers and transportation vendors.
• Maintain an approved vendor list of freight carriers and transportation partners.
• Coordinate freight scheduling across locations and operational departments.

• Ensure all transportation vendors maintain required documentation including Certificates of Insurance and compliance records.
• Monitor vendor documentation to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain organized vendor records and documentation for freight operations.
• Evaluate vendor performance and maintain effective working relationships with freight carriers.

Freight Financial Oversight:

• Oversee review and processing of freight invoices.
• Ensure freight charges are properly documented and reconciled with vendor statements.
• Coordinate with accounting to ensure timely payment of freight expenses.
• Monitor freight-related expenses and identify opportunities for operational efficiency.

• Coordinate freight logistics related to cotton seed, cotton hulls, and other agricultural products.
• Work with operational teams to support seasonal product movement during peak agricultural periods.
• Support shipment tracking and coordination for operational departments.

• Collaborate with operations leadership to support transportation needs across United Ag locations.
• Assist in developing logistics procedures and operational processes for freight coordination.
• Provide support during peak seasonal agricultural operations, including harvest-related activity.

• Establish and maintain processes related to freight coordination, vendor documentation, and shipment tracking.
• Provide guidance and oversight for freight operations to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Assist with training and onboarding of staff involved in freight coordination if applicable.
• Identify opportunities to improve freight coordination processes and operational efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management in support of United Ag operations.

The position requires extreme temperatures, ability to climb ladders, inspect equipment, enter operation areas, lifting up to 50 lbs, extending hours during harvest, dust and noise exposure, outdoor/ag facility conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.