Traffic & Logistics Specialist

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Project Overview:

Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, data centre, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

Bechtel Global Logistics (BGL) is seeking a project  Logistics Specialist based in Houston, TX to support the MICRON FAB 20 project.  The Logistics Specialist  will be responsible for supporting domestic and international multi-leg shipments coordination with both internal and external entities, ensuring safe, timely, and economical delivery of goods to meet project requirements. Your work will help ensure project requirements are satisfied in accordance with policies and procedures. 

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. #LI-RG1

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs work as a Logistics technical role supporting the Logistics Lead in planning and executing project freight requirements as a dedicated resource in the home office.
• Performs domestic and international multi-leg shipment responsibilities in support of project requirements to ensure the safe, timely, and economical delivery of goods to meet project requirements.
• Coordinates shipments with requisite internal and external entities
• Directly assists Logistics Lead and the deployed project logistics team with Logistics service provider bid tabs, commitment authorizations, and contract documents within the scope of Bechtel policies and procedures.   
• Prepares Logistics Service Provider commercial bid tabs, commitment authorizations and contract documents
• Ensures entry of shipment tracking data into Transportation Management System (TMS) and other functional tools/systems to provide visibility shipment status.
• Prepares logistics reports or performance metrics as required to satisfy project information requirements
• Ensures timely audit and processing of Logistics Service Provider invoices in accordance with project procedures
• Identifies transport cost and service alternatives to support materials/equipment purchase decisions and use of Logistics Service Providers
• Files and resolves Logistics Service Provider claims
• Assists with preparation of logistics studies including site and service provider facility visits.
• Organize import/export and customs documentation in accordance with import requirements.
• Capability to interact with project supply chain management team to review logistics strategies in consideration of cost, risk, and schedule assessments 
• Integrates safety requirements and measures in all logistics activities
• Reports to and receives operational direction from the Project Logistics Lead.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2 to 5 years of relevant experience or 6 to 9 years of relevant work experience. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience in multimodal transport modes – airfreight, sea freight; containerized, LCL, breakbulk, barging, and domestic transportation – including oversize/overweight
• Knowledge of domestic and international trade and commercial terms
• Knowledge of industry packing, making, and shipping requirements
• Knowledge and practical understanding of Incoterms (2020)
• Ability to use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve issues in creative and effective ways.
• Recognized as an individual contributor with specialized skill set.
• Will be required to attend logistics meetings, travel to ports of loading and discharge to supervise cargo truck, vessel, and barge operations.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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