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Project Manager, Special Products

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Location Type: Office

Location: Lancaster • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $77,500 - $97,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage day to day project execution related to special projects operations across brokerage and asset divisions
  • Coordinate with carriers and internal fleet to arrange transportation solutions for customer shipments
  • Negotiate rates, contracts, and service terms with carriers to ensure cost-effective and reliable capacity
  • Track shipments, resolve service disruptions, and provide timely updates to internal stakeholders and customers
  • Conduct analysis of transportation operations to identify cost-saving and service improvement opportunities
  • Lead projects related to routing, scheduling, technology adoption, and process efficiency
  • Oversee prioritization, resource allocation, and implementation of initiatives to improve service quality and margin performance
  • Prepare and deliver project updates, dashboards, and performance reports for senior leadership
  • Ensure all operations align with DOT, FMCSA, and company safety regulations
  • Partner with safety and compliance teams to identify risks and implement corrective action plans
  • Monitor carrier compliance with qualification standards, insurance, and performance requirements
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, IT, and Commercial teams to deliver integrated solutions for customers
  • Serve as a point of contact for customers on key projects, providing project status, solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support new business onboarding and implementation for Special Products customers
  • Maintain accurate records of shipments, contracts, and carrier performance
  • Generate regular reports on operational metrics, costs, and customer service levels
  • Prepare project documentation, SOPs, and process workflows to support operational excellence.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred
  • 3–5 years of experience in transportation, supply chain, or domestic truck brokerage (FTL and LTL focus)
  • Proven track record in project management within logistics or freight
  • Strong knowledge of FTL and LTL markets, operations, and procurement
  • Understanding of DOT and FMCSA regulations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and carrier portals
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Problem-solving ability to address logistics challenges effectively
  • Team-oriented with the ability to work across diverse functions and with senior leadership
  • Capable of working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Availability to travel as needed to support projects and customers
  • Business fluency in English
Benefits
  • medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • health savings accounts (HSAs)
  • short- and long-term disability coverage
  • wellness resources
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
  • paid time off programs
  • paid company holidays
  • participation in the DSV 401(k) plan, which provides company matching contributions of up to 5%
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementtransportation operations analysisnegotiationcost-saving analysisroutingschedulingprocess efficiencylogisticsfreight brokeragesupply chain management
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship-buildingproblem-solvingteam-orientedability to work under tight deadlinesadaptabilityleadershipcustomer serviceresource allocationcontinuous improvement