Midday Logistics Specialist - Transport
Palmdale Oil Company - Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
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Palmdale Oil Company Palmdale currently operates in more than 50 counties across Florida and provides a wide range of tailored commercial fuel and lubricant solutions to customers in the agricultural, industrial, construction, marine, and government sectors. Operating out of 15 locations statewide, the company is a leader in the industry in the procurement and sale of gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, commercial and industrial lubricants, and chemicals that are used across a diverse set of end markets.
Palmdale Oil is seeking a Logistics Specialist to fill a Monday – Friday 11:00AM – 7:00PM schedule with the possibility of working Saturday and or Sunday (Days or Nights – this position requires flexibility as far as a work schedule). The logistics Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and dispatching fuel deliveries across multiple regions, ensuring the efficient routing of fuel transport trucks. This requires close collaboration with site and regional managers, drivers, and the sales and customer service teams to ensure timely and accurate deliveries. The role is pivotal in balancing operational efficiency with customer satisfaction in fuel logistics.
Key Responsibilities
Dispatch fuel transport trucks to meet customer requirements within large regions. Coordinate with site managers, drivers, and sales/customer service teams to meet customers’ demands and optimize delivery routes. Monitor delivery schedules to ensure maximum efficiency, on-time performance, and compliance with safety regulations. Utilize fuel management software (Skybitz, SmartTank, Otodata, Samsara, Mobi, Titan Cloud) to track fuel levels, monitor inventory, and manage routes. Manage real-time updates and communication with drivers to address delivery issues and customer needs. Troubleshoot and resolve logistical challenges promptly to prevent service disruptions. Collaborate with other departments to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time. Must be able to learn to operate the SkyBitz route management system and other systems as needed. Provides administrative and backup support for the Logistics Specialist with driver schedule, including delivery times and route management. Learns to create schedules, prioritizes, and manages customer orders and shipments. Supports the process for customer and internal facility tank supply inventories of bulk gasoline, diesel fuel and biodiesel. Learn how to source all order deliveries with our contract supply partners. Assist in preparing communication to drivers, sales, customers, and management to ensure all stakeholders are fully informed and proper expectations are set for all aspects of Transport Logistics. Learn to reconcile every Bill of Lading to ensure accuracy in gross and net gallon deliveries in our SkyBitz Dispatch Planner and Inventory Work Bench real-time during every shift. Assist in coordinating and monitoring all equipment to ensure that all required tests and inspections are current and active in all fuel supplier terminal locations. Learn the logistics process I order to collaborate with logistics team members to ensure efficient operation of our daily business. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, to always maintain the highest levels of professionalism in a dynamic and evolving environment. Must be able to perform all duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience, degree preferred. Previous logistics dispatch/scheduling experience in multi-compartment fuel tanker transportation preferred. Ability to solve problems in pressure situations, using independent judgement and discretion. Attention to detail and accuracy is required. Positive and professional demeanor in an office setting. Excellent oral and written communication skills, bilingual (Spanish & English) is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Suite and logistics application software. Ability to work the defined schedule as required.
Physical Requirements
Exposure to extreme temperature changes, intense heat, noisy/loud environments and severe weather. Cognitive demands include the ability to perform tasks, often in distractive conditions. Must be able to communicate orally with direct reports, customers, management, and other internal co-workers, both individually and in front of a group is crucial. Sitting for extended periods as needed. Hearing and vision within normal ranges for conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. No heavy lifting expected; occasional exertion of up to 15 lbs. of force may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculators, copiers, and fax machines and for car travel up to 100+ miles. Good reasoning ability is required to solve a wide range of business problems. Able to understand and utilize financial reports and legal documents to conduct business. Executes tasks independently, learns and memorizes tasks, performs tasks in a small or restrictive space and works in or with large crowds. Must travel if needed.
Benefits
Our employees and their well-being are important to us. We offer a comprehensive and valued benefits package to fit the individual needs of each employee and their family. Some of the benefits we offer include the following:
Health Plans
Medical Dental Vision Life Disability Supplemental Benefits
Money Overall Management
401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
Work Life Balance
Paid Time Off Paid Holiday
Career
Competitive compensation Employee Referral Bonus On Job Training
An Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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