Specialist I, Logistics-PM
Blount Partnership · Knoxville Metropolitan Area · 2 days ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
The purpose of this job is to perform activities related to fuel orders purchase and delivery for assigned company locations with the goal of preventing fuel outages and maintaining optimal fuel inventory at the least total cost.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and execute delivery of hundreds of fuel loads per day accounting for millions of dollars in fuel buying decisions
- Analyze driver staffing, carrier loads, inventories, trucking costs, and fuel pricing to determine lowest cost action plan while preventing fuel outages and maintaining optimal fuel inventory
- Answer a high volume of daily telephone calls to assist drivers through various issues affecting original dispatch plan and delivery; determine alternative delivery plan and redirect drivers as needed
- Maintain tank levels at par value to optimize cash flow and allow for margin enhancement via market timing arbitrage
- Monitor gasoline and heating oil spot market prices and plan dispatches to capitalize on arbitrage opportunities and market volatility
- Review driver DOT hours and plan routes in a safe and efficient manner
- Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams (e.g., drivers, Supply Coordinators, store personnel and other Logistics Coordinators) to ensure purchase and delivery of fuel orders align with Key Performance Indicators
Qualifications
- School diploma or equivalent certification required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain management, or engineering, or minimum three years’ experience in transportation dispatch or optimization required
Specialized Knowledge
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Competencies
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and make decisions that have a significant financial impact within a limited window of time
- Ability to analyze multiple data sources simultaneously
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects successfully
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective problem solving and situational analysis skills
- Strong organization and follow-up skills
- Ability to prioritize
Additional Information
- Career growth in a massive, stable, industry‑leading company
- Weekly pay and strong benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) + Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee fuel discount
- Tuition reimbursement to keep your career moving
- A onsite gym
- A people‑first culture where your work is recognized and your success is celebrated
Pay
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Schedule
This schedule offers the benefit of having 3 or 4 days off in a row.