Truck Logistics Coordinator

: Location United States of America - Illinois - Chicago Travel required Negligible travel should be expected with this role Job category Operations Relocation available This role is not eligible for relocation Job type Professionals Job code RQ073969 Experience level Intermediate

Job summary

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Summary:

The Truck Logistics Team is based primarily in Chicago, IL and is part of bp's centralized Commercial Midstream Logistics organization. The truck team handles freight, truck scheduling and logistics safety for multiple bp's entities in North America. bp's truck activities over the last few years have continued to grow with many entities exploring / delivering business development opportunities, bp refineries increasing production, retail growing sites and supply chains requiring more attention. The Truck Logistics Coordinator is part of a commercial team and supports the delivery performance of BP's carrier base for multiple bp businesses including Fuels NA (gasoline, diesel, ethanol, asphalt), Air BP (jet fuel) and select IST products (butanes and biodiesel). This role reports into the Truck Logistics Manager and works closely with all members of the larger Truck Scheduling Team. The role is accountable for executing the process of ordering and scheduling all light oil and related product deliveries within a prescribed geography to retail and commercial customers via contracted third-party carriers. Point of contact for planned / unplanned supply communications internally and to third party partners. Interfaces frequently with various internal bp supported businesses (Retail, Supply, Sales and Trad & Shipping teams) in support of optimizing supply chains and delivering reliable service.

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Key Accountabilities:

Primary interface with carriers, internal customers and 3PL for logistics coordination and delivery of product via secondary transportation. Accountable for receiving and coordinating customer ordering, the physical product scheduling and delivery of all light oil and related products within a prescribed geography to retail and commercial customers via contracted third-party carriers. Maintain and update scheduling systems as needed to reflect current operations. Support safe, reliable and efficient product delivery. Assist Advanced Fuels Products by coordinating carrier activities to resolve product quality events. Manage carrier delivery performance to meet or exceed agreed upon KPI metrics. Use effective communication to develop and foster third party relationships and proactively manage underperforming carriers to improve performance. Make recommendations to replace underperforming carriers. Assist in identifying and recommending potential new carriers. Contribute to carrier performance reporting; participate in carrier reviews and drive improvement in HSSE. Primary point of contact for planned / unplanned supply availability communications to key internal business stakeholders and to external third-party carriers. Effectively communicate impacts to current operations and present alternate supply options. Support growth agenda by identifying / delivering cost efficiency ideas or opportunities to capture commercial value.

Essential Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated record of working effectively across teams to build trust, support, and commitment. Demonstrated record of delivering value via effective decision making, managing performance improvement, or delivering continuous improvement. Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and identify trends (strong excel skills) Ability to work with external partners to resolve contracting or payment resolution At least 2 years of experience in supply, logistics or procurement fields. Ability to respond outside of normal working hours as needed (weather events, carrier disruptions, etc)

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications:

Prior experience in logistics Prior experience working with 3rd party suppliers

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Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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