Specialist LogisticsPM Job Knoxville area,Tennessee USA,Transportation

Position: Specialist I LogisticsPM

Job Description

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!

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* 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
Bachelor’s 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

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