Turner Construction Company · 1 day ago
xPL Traveling Supply Chain Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTurner Construction Company is seeking a Traveling Supply Chain Specialist to coordinate logistics and transportation activities for construction projects. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely deliveries of materials and equipment, while also optimizing transportation routes and managing supply chain disruptions.
Building MaterialConstruction
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field of study
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
Preferred
Knowledge of supply chain applicable to construction materials and equipment
Company
Turner Construction Company
Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.
10001+ employees
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