Logistics Analyst - Professional Development Opportunities

Duration: 12 Months (possible temp-to-hire)

Location: Houston, TX 77002

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required, a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Prior experience with freight forwarding and logistics preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Superb organizational skills with strong attention to detail and negotiating skills to resolve problems
• The ability to intuitively follow the logical flow of production and fabrication schedules and understanding the obligations involved with contracts and procurement
• Must be team oriented with the ability to organize time and tasks
• Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of job tasks and project requirements

Description :

Responsible for coordinating transportation services for Capital Projects, Field Engineering, and Operations. Utilize your expertise in freight forwarding and logistics to negotiate rates, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain seamless communication between suppliers, carriers, and project teams.

• Arrange for and coordinate all aspects of transportation and expediting services required for Capital Projects, Field Engineering, Operations and Maintenance
• Execution of permit loads
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
• Compliance with all TSA, DOT and Customs regulations and accurate, efficient preparation of all required paperwork for delay-free forwarding
• Consult with material and equipment suppliers to receive correct information on weights and dimensions of all freight and provide to carriers
• Select carriers for transportation and negotiate rates and contracts with carriers.
• Ensure selected carrier meets all insurance requirements and contractual obligations
• Continuous involvement with selected carriers and internal project team, throughout the shipment process from carrier selection to successful completion of the shipment
• Manage communication between the third-party logistics vendor and/or carriers, project team and suppliers to ensure timely completion of projects
• Consult with material and equipment suppliers and the jobsite to coordinate deliveries and identify, report and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain all applicable files associated with shipments
• Selection of suppliers to help meet the company’s needs in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner
• Provide accurate and timely updates of project status to all involved
• Manage performance of vendor relationships with third-party trucking, freight forwarders and carriers
• Manage freight spend and schedule quarterly reviews with third party logistics partner, key carriers and Company management
• Attend onsite load/offload operations sites as required

Employer Info

Our client is an American natural gas and crude oil pipeline company with headquarters in Houston, Texas.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any ther characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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