Sign upLog in

Transportation & Logistics Lead

Rehlko

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Billing, Billing Records, Brokerage, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Expense Reports, Expense Tracking, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Freight Forwarding, Identify Issues, Leadership, Less Than Truckload (LTL), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping Documents, Sustainability, Time Management, Transportation and Logistics, Warehousing
LOCATION
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
POSTED
5 days ago
Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Work-life flexibility
  • Recognition and rewards
  • Development and career opportunities
  • A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

The Lead, Transportation & Logistics is responsible for overseeing day-to-day transportation and logistics operations to ensure freight continues moving efficiently, compliantly, and without unnecessary delays or disruptions. This role requires a strong operational leader who can manage daily execution, troubleshoot issues in real time, coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, and take ownership of transportation activities from shipment planning through final delivery.

Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership
  • Lead daily transportation and logistics execution to ensure cargo moves on time and without avoidable disruptions.
  • Monitor shipments closely and proactively address issues that could create delays, holds, missed departures, or additional costs.
  • Support daily prioritization and issue escalation across domestic and international shipments.
  • Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve shipment issues quickly.
  • Drive operational follow-up on urgent or high-impact shipments to ensure continuity of supply and service.
  • Identify bottlenecks, recurring service failures, and process gaps, and implement corrective actions.
Transportation & Logistics Execution
  • Support and manage shipments across various modes, which may include truckload, LTL, parcel, air, ocean, and intermodal.
  • Review and understand transportation documents such as bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, delivery orders, arrival notices, and related shipping paperwork.
  • Ensure shipping instructions, routing details, shipment milestones, and required documentation are accurate and complete.
  • Partner with internal teams and service providers to reduce delays, improve visibility, and maintain service performance.
  • Assist with carrier coordination, booking support, routing decisions, and shipment follow-up.
Financial & Analytical Support
  • Review freight invoices for accuracy and support invoice processing and resolution of billing discrepancies.
  • Assist with freight spend tracking, reporting, and analysis.
  • Support analytics related to carrier performance, delivery results, shipment issues, cost trends, and operational KPIs.
  • Help identify cost leakage, service failures, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Maintain strong attention to detail in financial and operational data.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

About the Company

R

Rehlko

Resume Resources

Free Resume TemplatesFree Resume Builder