xPL Traveling Supply Chain Specialist

Division : xPL Offsite

Project Location(s) :

Monroe, LA 71202 USA

Minimum Years Experience :

Travel Involved :

Job Type :

Regular

Job Classification : Experienced

Education : Job Family :

Construction

Compensation : Salaried Exempt

Position Description :

Coordinate logistics and transportation activities. Maintain precise documentation to support planning and monitoring of timely

and efficient deliveries of materials and equipment to construction project sites.

Essential Duties & Key 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

This is not a remote role.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in

Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field of study, and

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

Knowledge of supply chain applicable to construction

materials and equipment, preferred

Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract

documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

Demonstrate analytical thinking, good judgment, and

problem-solving skills

Demonstrate leadership from within, teamwork, and build

professional relationships

Ability to work acrossorganizational

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)

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of

those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While

performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit,

climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or

feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee

frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the

required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary

stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb

ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly

required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long

distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and / or

move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee

regularly performs work on-site at construction sites, office locations, and / or

off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee

occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work

environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing

the duties of this job, the employee regularly work at construction work sites

where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious

places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and the risk

of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to

loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety

policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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