Specialist I, Logistics-PM
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The purpose of this job is to perform activities related to fuel orders purchase and delivery for assigned company locations with the goal of preventing fuel outages and maintain optimal fuel inventory at the least total cost.
Come join a collaborative logistics team that provides great training and offers growth potential within a world-class supply chain function!
*** Schedule: 3/4 - 7PM-7AM (3 days one week 4 days the next) ***
This schedule offers the benefit of having 3 or 4 days off in a row.
In this role you will:
- Plan schedule and execute delivery of hundreds of fuel loads per day accounting for millions of dollars in fuel buying decisions
- Analyze driver staffing carrier loads inventories trucking costs and fuel pricing to determine lowest cost action plan while preventing fuel outages and maintaining optimal fuel inventory
- Answer a high volume of daily telephone calls to assist drivers through various issues affecting original dispatch plan and delivery; determine alternative delivery plan and redirect drivers as needed
- Monitor store tank volumes and project sales demand to maintain inventories and avoid store outages
- Maintain tank levels at par value to optimize cash flow and allow for margin enhancement via market timing arbitrage
- Monitor gasoline and heating oil spot market prices and plan dispatches to capitalize on arbitrage opportunities and market volatility
- Review driver DOT hours and plan routes in a safe and efficient manner
- Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams (e.g. drivers Supply Coordinators store personnel and other Logistics Coordinators) to ensure purchase and delivery of fuel orders align with Key Performance Indicators
Qualifications :
- School diploma or equivalent certification required
- Bachelors degree in business logistics supply chain management or engineering or minimum three years experience in transportation dispatch or optimization required
Specialized Knowledge
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Competencies
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and make decisions that have a significant financial impact within a limited window of time
- Ability to analyze multiple data sources simultaneously
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects successfully
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective problem solving and situational analysis skills
- Ability to work both independently and with a team
- Strong organization and follow-up skills
- Ability to prioritize
Additional Information :
- Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
- 401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Onsite Gym
- Weekly Pay
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guideline
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse Experience
- Office Experience
- Dispatching
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
About Company
Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Team members have the opportunity to build an inclusive atmosphere with their co-workers and make a better day for every type of ... View more
