LOGISTICS MANAGER II

Zachry Industrial, Inc. is currently seeking a Logistics Manager II to support upcoming project needs. This position will be inititally based out of Zachry's Corporate Office in San Antonio, TX, but will require relocation to the Houston area within 12-24 months.

Position Summary

The Logistics Manager serves as the point of contact for Engineered Equipment shipment methodologies to support Project requirements and schedules. Evaluates and recommends transportation modes (including international shipping if required) to support Project. Coordinates routing and shipments with external authorities, agencies as required. Develops and gains approval for Project Logistics Plan by all applicable parties. Interfaces and coordinates shipments and routing with; internal departments, external agencies, project clients, project partners, and suppliers. Coordinates and communicates delivery schedules and requirements with Materials Management and Project Management. Monitors and reports on; shipping schedules, transportation costs and metrics of Project Logistics Plan. Logistics Manager will have varying work locations including; significant time at ZII Home Office or Project assignments, Engineering offices as required. Time may also be required at Equipment or Transportation providers’ facilities.

• Participant in Project Proposal teams Meetings to determine logistics requirements.
• Works closely with Proposal team (to include Procurement and Materials Management) on routing requirements and obstacles, establishes Project Transportation Plan.
• Coordinates with Project Procurement Manager(s) on volume, origin and schedule of transportation requirements.
• Determines, coordinates and communicates transportation and routing requirements with Partners or Clients as applicable.
• Coordinates and communicates transportation and routing requirements with external agencies and / or authorities as required.
• Integrates transportation requirements with third party Logistics providers as applicable.
• Knowledgeable on Eco terms, Import / Export requirements, regulations and documentation.
• Contract obligations and language concerning freight.
• Coordination and communications with Project Expeditors concerning transportation and schedules.
• Conduct transportation meetings (as needed). Position will require significant time in; ZII Home Office, Project Sites, Project Partner or transportation provider faculties.
• Extremely close interactions and communications with Project Materials Managers and other Stake holders as required.

• This role must be capable of juggling many details and communicating effectively to multiple internal and external groups.
• Strong organizational skills are required and the individual must be versatile, strategic, and innovative.
• The individual must be proactive and sensitive to the time-critical nature of logistics plans and their execution and be willing / able to effectively expedite resolutions from internal and external personnel while maintaining strong rapport and open communication.
• This role requires an individual with the personality and ability to obtain cooperation without creating a climate of threat.
• A strong background in logistics and transportation management is seen as a requirement.
• Backgrounds likely include military or commercial logistics and / or transportation experience with relevant knowledge about or experience in various transportation operations management.
• Bachelors degree is strongly preferred
• Must have 5 years of experience