Transportation Project Specialist

Nooter/Eriksen•St. Louis, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nooter/Eriksen is seeking a Transportation Project Specialist (Level 1) to join the Logistics Team. This entry-level role is part of a team that is responsible for coordinating the movement, distribution and storage of materials and finished goods to ensure timely and safe delivery to customer job sites. This position is located in Fenton, MO. The expectation is that this will be a hybrid position depending on business needs. Make an Impact with a career in Power Generation! There's never been a more exciting time to join the energy infrastructure industry, especially an employee-owned OEM with profit-based incentive opportunities! This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the efficiency and reliability of modern power generation systems. In this role, you will be at the forefront of delivering optimized combined cycle plant performance and shaping the future of energy technology.

Requirements

BS/BA in Business, Logistics, or Supply-Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills; Highly professional, organized, and trustworthy team player; Proficiency in English.
Ability to read, write, problem solve, make quick decisions, interpret data and analyze results; effective written and verbal communication is essential.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Create and execute transportation plans that enable timely and cost-effective shipment of raw materials and finished goods both domestically and internationally through close coordination with internal customers (Procurement, Projects, Engineering & Sales) and by negotiating favorable shipping/handling terms with suppliers.
Oversee carriers and vendors providing various modes of transport, packing, & handling.
Communicate performance expectations and metrics to evaluate and monitor supplier performance, and establish relationships for effective transportation strategies.
Proactively support internal customers and suppliers in the execution of project objectives (including identifying, developing, and executing logistics plans in accordance with project-specific needs to ensure on-time and safe delivery of components).
Evaluate transportation providers for inclusion in N/Es supply base and for future work opportunities (including audits of invoices).
Issue requisitions for transportation services and coordinate internally to ensure on time placement or transportation purchase orders.
Communicate and oversee documentation and shipping specification requirements with customers and suppliers.
Proactively identify opportunities and work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of department policies, procedures, and supporting systems.
Maintain expanded level of knowledge for Customs Importation/Exportation and Trade Compliance Policy.