Company Description

Job Description

Full Time – Direct Placement/Permanent Opportunity

Construction & Trades - Mechanical / Industrial Engineering
Materials Management - Supply Chain
Full-time
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Base Salary - $110,000 - $125,000
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Yes
Bonus Eligible - Yes
5+ to 7 years of experience (REQUIRED)
Management Experience Required – Yes

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Description of the Ideal Candidate:

Ideal candidate will have worked in a large Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) company, managing logistics for major industrial construction projects (power plants, refineries, petrochemical processing).

The ideal candidate has worked for these companies:
Fluor, Shaw, KBR, Bechtel, CH2M Hill, etc.

Summary:

The Logistics Manager serves as the point of contact for Engineered Equipment shipment methodologies to support Project requirements and schedules. Evaluates and recommends transportation modes (including international shipping if required) to support Project. Coordinates routing and shipments with external authorities, agencies as required. Develops and gains approval for Project Logistics Plan by all applicable parties. Interfaces and coordinates shipments and routing with; internal departments, external agencies, project clients, project partners, and suppliers. Coordinates and communicates delivery schedules and requirements with Materials Management and Project Management. Monitors and reports on; shipping schedules, transportation costs and metrics of Project Logistics Plan. Logistics Manager will have varying work locations including; significant time at ZII Home Office or Project assignments, Engineering offices as required. Time may also be required at Equipment or Transportation providers’ facilities.

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Participant in Project Proposal teams Meetings to determine logistics requirements.
Works closely with Proposal team (to include Procurement and Materials Management) on routing requirements and obstacles, establishes Project Transportation Plan.
Coordinates with Project Procurement Manager(s) on volume, origin and schedule of transportation requirements.
Determines, coordinates and communicates transportation and routing requirements with Partners or Clients as applicable.
Coordinates and communicates transportation and routing requirements with external agencies and / or authorities as required.
Integrates transportation requirements with third party Logistics providers as applicable.
Knowledgeable on Eco terms, Import / Export requirements, regulations and documentation.
Contract obligations and language concerning freight.
Coordination and communications with Project Expeditors concerning transportation and schedules.
Conduct transportation meetings (as needed).
Position will require significant time in; ZII Home Office, Project Sites, Project Partner or transportation provider faculties.
Extremely close interactions and communications with Project Materials Managers and other Stake holders as required.

Qualifications

Skills Required:

This role must be capable of juggling many details and communicating effectively to multiple internal and external groups. Strong organizational skills are required and the individual must be versatile, strategic, and innovative. The individual must be proactive and sensitive to the time-critical nature of logistics plans and their execution and be willing / able to effectively expedite resolutions from internal and external personnel while maintaining strong rapport and open communication. This role requires an individual with the personality and ability to obtain cooperation without creating a climate of threat. A strong background in logistics and transportation management is seen as a requirement. Backgrounds likely include military or commercial logistics and / or transportation experience with relevant knowledge about or experience in various transportation operations management.

Qualifications:

The position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants should have a minimum of five years' experience in logistics management Strong preference will be given to applicants with a background in supporting major industrial construction projects. Background with an EPC firm is also strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Submittal Instructions:

If you meet the requirements and are looking for a work environment that values individual contribution and teamwork, submit a resume as well as current compensation. Please copy and paste the questions in an email, and type your responses next to the questions. Please send that information, along with your current resume in Word format to: contactus@2HireTalent.com

Screening Questions: Responses Required

Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited, four-year college or university?
Do you have at least five years' experience in logistics management?
Have you supported logistics for major industrial construction projects?
Have you ever worked in a large EPC company?