Logistics Specialist
Circle K
Houston, TX 77019
Description
Circle K is looking for a Logistics Operation Specialist to work in the largest fuel distribution stream in North America. Candidates for this job must have a strong eye for detail, provide quick and strategic solutions, adapt to sudden changes, manage difficult and complex challenges, and work collaboratively with excellent oral and written communication skills. We are looking for fast-paced, self-motivated team players who must have a positive attitude and extreme determination as we build a strong carrier network capable of scaling to support the fastest-growing convenience store company in history. We seek individuals who value customer satisfaction and are available to work outside of the typical 9-5, Monday-Friday working hours. This job will require some nights and weekends.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure precise, cost-effective fuel distribution planning and cost reduction for overall transportation
- Summarizing, analysis and reporting of distribution planning indicators, as well as other relevant reports
- Ensure implementation of logistics strategies in accordance with development goals, ensure achievement of goals and plans
- Perform necessary control mechanisms daily, to ensure the volume and quality within the supply chain from oil terminals to end-consumers
- Ensure information exchange with internal and external partners
- Ensure close relations with suppliers and clients in accordance with Circle K ethics and HSSE policy
- Represent the logistics unit in cooperation with other units in the company or external cooperation partners
- Engage in cooperation with the sales unit and customer service unit to gain a high standard of customer service. Act proactively in search of opportunities to improve the achievement of goals.
- Show immediate reaction and suggest solutions to customer complaints
- Maintain close relations with external suppliers to gain an understanding of products and services;
- Ensure a good routine of registration and retaining of information relevant to the execution of duties.
- Provides day-to-day work direction to our motor fuel common carriers to ensure compliance with Circle K SOP, lifting instructions, load shifting, inventory levels, and arbitrage capture
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal legal requirements by assisting common carriers during fuel conversion seasons
- Monitor store-level inventories and work with motor fuel common carriers to prevent run-outs
- Review fuel dispatch system to ensure proper setup parameters, sales trends, supply sources, and tank configurations
- Provides after-hours coverage for emergencies that are not resolved by support team members
- Works as liaison between carrier, supply, and accounting departments to resolve any questions/issues
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 - 5 years experience working in a transportation dispatch department and/or in the petroleum trucking industry
- Fluent in English.
- Computer literate in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management or related field
- Experience working with TMW Fuel dispatch software or similar applications
- Experience with supplier and project management
- Basic knowledge of dangerous goods transportation and relevant legislation.
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Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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