TFS Transportation & Logistics Coordinator at American Electric Power

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Transportation, Logistics, Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Associate's degree or higher in Business Administration or Technical related field
Four years' experience in operations, supply chain, logistics or transportation industry
Demonstrated analytical, scheduling and business process capabilities (strongly desired)
Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and presentation skills
Analytical and organization skills (desired)
Computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel Spreadsheets
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate multiple activities
Physical demand level: Sedentary (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount frequently)

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor a strategic external transportation and logistics plan that identifies targeted savings, increases service capabilities, and promotes continuous process improvement
Conduct transportation activities including managing a centralized hauling process, providing internal and external guidance, coordination and assistance on effectively hauling material
Identify, review and analyze inbound and outbound material flows for optimization opportunities and efficiencies
Manage outsource hauling work authorization agreements and problem resolution
Monitor hauling contractor service levels and prepare hauling contractor scorecards
Seek out qualified transportation hauling, innovation and support material which can meet Transmission Field Services' needs in the transportation marketplace, and communicate new transportation hauling options to the appropriate personnel
Establish uniform claim procedures and assist field personnel with hauling claim resolution
Oversee the transportation and logistics needs for Transmission station and line material
Provide business environment knowledge and cost effective solutions to transportation issues
Work closely with customers and suppliers to develop and maintain on time delivery success and communicate any anticipated changes to the transportation schedule to the appropriate personnel
Continually look for ways to provide customers with cost effective transportation and logistics services
Act as primary point of contact for Transmission Field Services for transportation and logistics issues and initiatives