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Connect Search, LLC

Logistics Claims Support Lead

Connect Search, LLC, Wood Dale, Illinois, us, 60399

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Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

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Recruiting Professional and Industry Leader Our client is a growing logistics and transportation services firm providing end-to-end supply chain solutions across domestic and international markets. The organization is known for operational excellence, customer responsiveness, and a strong focus on risk management and claims resolution.

Lead – Logistics, Claims & Subrogation Support

is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end claims lifecycle related to cargo loss, damage, delays, and liability exposures. This individual will act as the primary point of contact for internal operations, customers, carriers, insurers, and legal partners, while also providing leadership, process improvement, and oversight to ensure timely recovery through subrogation and dispute resolution.

This role requires a strong understanding of logistics operations, transportation law, insurance claims, and subrogation practices, with the ability to lead complex cases and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead the intake, investigation, documentation, and resolution of cargo, freight, and liability claims

Manage subrogation efforts against carriers, third parties, and insurers to maximize recovery

Evaluate claim validity, exposure, and settlement strategy in alignment with contracts and regulatory requirements

Serve as escalation point for complex, high-value, or disputed claims

Partner closely with operations, customer service, legal, and risk management teams

Coordinate with insurance carriers, adjusters, brokers, and external counsel

Communicate claim status, trends, and outcomes to internal stakeholders and customers

Ensure compliance with transportation regulations (e.g., Carmack Amendment, international shipping conventions, carrier contracts)

Maintain accurate documentation and case management records

Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements to reduce future claims

Support audits, reporting, and risk mitigation initiatives

Provide guidance, training, and informal leadership to claims and logistics support staff

Develop best practices, standard operating procedures, and escalation frameworks

Assist management with performance metrics, KPIs, and claims trend analysis

Qualifications Required

Minimum

3+ years of experience

in logistics, transportation claims, insurance claims, or subrogation

Strong working knowledge of freight claims, cargo loss/damage, and liability recovery

Experience working with carriers, insurers, and third-party adjusters

Ability to interpret contracts, bills of lading, and transportation regulations

Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills

Preferred

Experience in a 3PL, freight forwarder, carrier, or logistics service provider

Familiarity with domestic and/or international shipping regulations

Prior experience leading or mentoring junior staff

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Risk Management, or related field

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full-time

Job function Supply Chain

Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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