xPL Supply Chain Specialist

Turner Construction • Monroe, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate logistics and transportation activities. Maintain precise documentation to support planning and monitoring of timely and efficient deliveries of materials and equipment to construction project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field of study and minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain operations or on-site facility/construction logistics management, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of third-party logistics management and supply chain operations
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrate analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate leadership from within, teamwork, and build professional relationships
• Ability to work across organizational levels, both internal and external
• Professional verbal and written communication skills with presentation delivery and able tailor information to non-technical audiences
• Familiar with continuous improvement concepts and methodologies
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications (intermediate Excel skills), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) management systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba) control tower, transportation and warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP, Manhattan, Infor, project 44)
• Frequent travel required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of supply chain applicable to construction materials and equipment, preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners (e.g., suppliers, logistics providers, transportation carriers) to plan site deliveries and track in-transits to minimize project downtime, carrier wait times, and fuel costs.
• Assess transportation schedules to align with project timelines and site readiness; contribute information to help optimize transportation routes for on-time deliveries.
• Understand and follow xPL Operations Playbook and provide guidance for supply chain disruptions or crisis to site logistics teams and external parties and escalate priorities as appropriate.
• Develop relationships with domestic and international transportation and logistics providers to monitor and confirm proper handling and distribution of goods based on best practices, budget, agreed performance levels and xPL/client logistic standards.
• Communicate with site teams and external partners, including carriers, to inform and resolve delivery issues or delays.
• Utilize supply chain data to track delivery performance (e.g., on-time delivery reports and compliance with process requirements).
• Contribute recommendations to make supply chain and site logistics processes more efficient.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees