Specialist I, Logistics-PM

Pilot Company•Knoxville, TN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with over 750 retail and fueling locations. Its energy and logistics division is a top fuel supplier, operating one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations. The company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain, retail operations, logistics, transportation, technology, digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales, and marketing. Founded in 1958, Pilot Company is led by CEO Adam Wright and is dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving. The purpose of this job is to perform activities related to fuel orders purchase and delivery for assigned company locations with the goal of preventing fuel outages and maintaining optimal fuel inventory at the least total cost. This role is part of a collaborative logistics team that provides great training and offers growth potential within a world-class supply chain function.

Requirements

School diploma or equivalent certification required
Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain management, or engineering, or minimum three years’ experience in transportation dispatch or optimization required
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and make decisions that have a significant financial impact within a limited window of time
Ability to analyze multiple data sources simultaneously
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects successfully
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective problem solving and situational analysis skills
Ability to work both independently and with a team
Strong organization and follow-up skills
Ability to prioritize

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and execute delivery of hundreds of fuel loads per day accounting for millions of dollars in fuel buying decisions
Analyze driver staffing, carrier loads, inventories, trucking costs, and fuel pricing to determine lowest cost action plan while preventing fuel outages and maintaining optimal fuel inventory
Answer a high volume of daily telephone calls to assist drivers through various issues affecting original dispatch plan and delivery; determine alternative delivery plan and redirect drivers as needed
Monitor store tank volumes and project sales demand to maintain inventories and avoid store outages
Maintain tank levels at par value to optimize cash flow and allow for margin enhancement via market timing arbitrage
Monitor gasoline and heating oil spot market prices and plan dispatches to capitalize on arbitrage opportunities and market volatility
Review driver DOT hours and plan routes in a safe and efficient manner
Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams (e.g., drivers, Supply Coordinators, store personnel and other Logistics Coordinators) to ensure purchase and delivery of fuel orders align with Key Performance Indicators