Logistics And Material Management Specialist

About the role

The Materials Management & Logistics Specialist serves as the primary materials readiness lead for assigned capital and construction projects. This role ensures critical equipment and materials are visible, planned, tracked, expedited, and delivered in support of project milestones. The specialist collaborates closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, EPC contractors, suppliers, and project leadership to monitor long-lead equipment, manage material risks, identify schedule impacts, and implement recovery plans.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of accountability within Materials Management for material readiness across assigned capital projects and critical equipment categories.
• Develop and maintain project-specific material readiness plans aligned to engineering requirements, purchase orders, construction milestones, scheduled need dates, and contractor execution plans.
• Monitor delivery status for long-lead and critical-path equipment including transformers, breakers, switchgear, structures, conductor, cable, controls, and other strategic materials.
• Track supplier commitments, manufacturing milestones, factory testing dates, shipment timing, logistics status, delivery forecasts, and site readiness requirements.
• Identify schedule slippage, manufacturing constraints, quality holds, documentation gaps, logistics issues, and supplier risks before they impact construction execution.
• Provide supplier oversight, logistics coordination, inventory planning, risk monitoring, readiness reporting, and executive-level communication.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and procurement principles.
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports to support decision-making.
• Familiarity with shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Supply chain/logistics experience and/or Utility, energy, or construction industry experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong supply chain expertise.
• Project coordination skills.
• Leadership presence and ability to drive accountability across multiple stakeholders without direct authority.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

Schedule

This is a hybrid position based in Houston, TX 77002. The role is a contract position with an anticipated close date of August 18, 2026.