Transportation and Logistics Coordinator

Transmission Field Services Transportation And Logistics Coordinator

Provide comprehensive transportation and logistics coordination and expertise to the Transmission Field Services organization. Oversee the transportation and logistics needs for Transmission station and line material. Provide business environment knowledge and cost effective solutions to transportation issues. Work closely with customers and suppliers to develop and maintain on time delivery success and communicate any anticipated changes to the transportation schedule to the appropriate personnel. Continually look for ways to provide customers with cost effective transportation and logistics services. Act as primary point of contact for Transmission Field Services for transportation and logistics issues and initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Implement and monitor a strategic external transportation and logistics plan that identifies targeted savings, increases service capabilities, and promotes continuous process improvement.
• Conduct transportation activities including, but not limited to, managing a centralized hauling process, providing internal and external guidance, coordination and assistance on effectively hauling material.
• Identify, review and analyze inbound and outbound material flows for optimization opportunities and efficiencies.
• Manage outsource hauling work authorization agreements and problem resolution.
• Monitor hauling contractor service levels and prepare hauling contractor scorecards.
• Seek out qualified transportation hauling, innovation and support material which can meet Transmission Field Service's needs in the transportation marketplace, and communicate new transportation hauling options to the appropriate personnel.
• Establish uniform claim procedures and assist field personnel with hauling claim resolution.

What We're Looking For:

• Associate Degree in Business Administration or Technical related field.
• Ability to develop strong communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to coordinate multiple activities will be critical to successful performance of this position.
• Analytical and organization skills are desired.
• Computer skills are also essential including Microsoft Office and Excel Spreadsheets.

Work Experience requirements:

• Four years' experience in operations, supply chain, logistics or transportation industry. Demonstrated analytical, scheduling and business process capabilities are strongly desired.

What You'll Get:

Salary Range: $80,000 - $92,284 per year

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-006

Compensation Range: $87,633.00 - $109,543.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.