Logistics/Trucking Specialist

Position Overview

Kiewit Supply Network is looking to add a Logistics/Trucking Specialists to our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing the strategies and process established by the Logistics team and support Procurement Shared Services in the implementation of Kiewit Procurement transportation and logistics. Provide local support for procurement, import, export, transportation and fulfillment in support of internal customers. This involves close collaboration with 3rd party firms (Logistics and Trucking companies). This position provides key information and support to Procurement and Project Management regarding supply, deliveries and order status from suppliers to internal customers.

This position works within the established policies and procedures of National & Global guidelines, regulations and laws.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service that ensures equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price and delivered on schedule.  

Location

This position is based out of our Lone Tree, CO regional HQ. 

Responsibilities

• Interact with internal and external customers via phone and email to provide information about distribution routes, schedules, and delivery status
•  Identify the most cost effective and timely transportation options for the customer

• Enter shipment information into software to create shipping documents and coordinate the shipment for all domestic and international trucking shipments as specified by Standard Operating Procedures.

• Track shipment to final destination to ensure timely delivery
• Update the customer on delivery status and inform them of any delays or obstacles with their cargo
• Update and maintain the approved vendor list
• Fosters new internal client relationships and identify new business opportunities
• Assist estimating and projects with providing quotes when needed
• Prepare purchase orders and audit customer invoices before sending to finance for processing
• Maintain positive relationships and work productively with other departments (internally and externally) to provide expert advice to potential internal customers
• Resolve internal customer complaints quickly with sensitivity and always portrays the company and our vendors in a positive manner. Build and Maintain relationships by exhibiting exceptional customer service skills. • Other duties may be assigned.
• Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed and released to carrier, forwarders, customers and agents in a timely manner. Ensure proper transit and customs clearance documentation exists for shipments.

• Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.
• Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as engineered equipment.

Qualifications

• A four-year college or university degree in related materials transportation, logistics or expediting field; or an associate degree plus two years experience in a related materials transportation, logistics or expediting management field; or a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus 5 years experience in a related materials transportation, logistics or expediting position is preferred. 
• Prior SAP Knowledge is a plus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel).

General Requirements

• Be detail oriented
• Flexible and highly motivated
• Have a strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Must be team player but able to work independently to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives.