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APx Project Logistics Principal

Laveer Engineering · Cranberry Township, PA · 3 days ago
Education$90k–$113k/yrFull-time

About the role

As a APx Project Logistics Principal you will provide advanced leadership, planning, and execution oversight for domestic and international transportation, including complex project cargo and Abnormal Indivisible Loads (AILs). You will be a technical and commercial subject matter expert for routing, permitting, carrier engagement, and multimodal strategy. Lead complex issue resolution, support pricing and sourcing decisions, and guide cost efficiency and operational improvements while working.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help develop logistics sourcing strategies across road, rail, air, ocean, warehousing, standard, and project cargo movements.
  • Lead carrier pricing discussions and negotiations, including evaluation of cost drivers, accessorial structures, risk premiums, and market conditions and resolve service issues.
  • Translate project requirements into executable logistics plans, balancing safety, service, cost, and risk.
  • Lead technical assessments of routing feasibility, permitting requirements, escorts, equipment selection, and site access constraints.
  • Provide guidance on lift planning, packaging concepts, structural limitations, and transport risk mitigation without overseeing detailed drafting or documentation.
  • Monitor carrier performance and operational trends to identify risks or deviations from plan.
  • Take the lead in complex issue resolution, coordinating directly with carriers, surveyors, site teams, authorities, and team members.
  • Evaluate transportation spend, pricing structures, and forecasted demand to identify optimization opportunities.
  • Support cost reduction and avoidance projects, such as carrier rationalization, consolidation strategies, routing alternatives, or mode optimization.
  • Contribute to freight budget planning, variance analysis, and post-execution cost reviews.
  • Review PO and contract delivery terms to ensure agreement on planned execution.
  • Communicate with Engineering, Projects, Procurement, Operations, and Sites to anticipate issues and align execution.
  • Ensure accurate logistics execution and visibility in SAP and ATOMS by overseeing inputs and validating outcomes.
  • Monitor logistics market conditions, capacity trends, pricing volatility, and regulatory developments.
  • Share insights to support carrier strategy, budget planning, and risk management decisions.
  • Evaluate existing logistics processes and performance outcomes to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Contribute lessons learned and best practices from project execution.
  • Provide guidance and informal mentoring to less-experienced team members, in project cargo execution and issue management.
  • Maintain required training certifications and promote a safety and compliance culture within logistics operations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years' experience in supply chain and logistics

Pay

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $90,000 to $112,500 per year.

Schedule

This is a 100% remote role.

Benefits

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

  • Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
  • Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Education Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
  • Employee Referral Program

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is The Global Nuclear Energy Industry's First Choice For Safe, Clean, And Efficient Energy Solutions. We Enable Our Delivery Of This Vision By Living Our Value System Safety and QualityIntegrity and TrustCustomer Focus and InnovationSpeed and Passion to WinTeamwork and Accountability While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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