Associate Specialist - Logistics
Houston, TX 
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Posted 13 days ago
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Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary: Support the Logistics Supervisor and other Logistics Specialists to manage the freight booking and delivery process for project and non-project-based materials.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist our internal and external clients including Expeditors, Buyers, Project Managers, Field Coordinators, Vendors, and preferred carriers in planning and coordinating orders and determining resources required for shipment of cargo from point of origin to point of destination to ensure product meets the required delivery in the most cost-efficient method.
  • Contract with outside carriers to haul freight within Energy Transfer guidelines and regulations regarding competitive bid practices, purchasing strategies, and business ethics on a daily basis.
  • Assign loads to carriers in compliance with all State and Federal DOT laws as well as Federal International Trade Compliance
  • Arrange transport with Less than Truck Load (LTL) and Small Package/Ground carriers.
  • Identify potential risk and problem areas and provide recommended solutions.
  • Reviews contractual commitments, customer specifications, and related information to determine the proper logistics or support requirements.
  • Keeps accurate and timely records as required by customer, company policies and procedures, and government regulations.
  • Follows up on over-dimension freight quotes to ensure that the loads can be handled legally across interstate commerce.
  • Handles import and export of required materials via truck, ocean or air freight shipped internationally.
  • Handles damage claims, customs clearance, storage of goods, tariffs, coordination of quality inspection, and corrective action plans for failed materials or late delivery.
  • Logistics administrative support

Requirements: Education and/or experience, knowledge, skills & abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

  • Be highly organized and results driven and the ability to coordinate multiple projects, tasks, and programs simultaneously.
  • Be able to handle a strenuous workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Time management, organizational skills and have a strong attention to detail is a must.
  • Ability to work as part of a team a must as well as the ability to work independently as required.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills for determining and providing logistics support and solutions.
  • Good interpersonal skills to interact with internal/external customers, vendors, and construction personnel.
  • Ability to deal with change quickly and come up with solid resolutions.
  • Strong personal computer software skills including MS Office- Outlook, Word, Excel
  • Ability to manage a database of information to support the functions of the Logistics Department
  • Willingness to learn new methods and procedures as well adapt well in a learning environment.
  • Willing to travel as required.
  • Strong knowledge of trucking industry terms including Over the Road (OTR), Less than Truck Load (LTL) and Small Package a plus
  • General knowledge of 2020 Incoterms a plus
  • High school or GED required, bachelor's degree or additional equivalent experience.
  • 0-2 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Education and/or experience, knowledge, skills & abilities:

  • Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not required.
  • Knowledge in Logistics procedures and support tactics is a plus.
  • Experience in the Logistics field related to the oil and gas industry.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
0 to 2 years
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