Distribution Engineer: Design & Optimize for On-Time Delivery

Pilot Thomas Logistics; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k after 30 days

Competitive hourly pay with weekly pay

Job summary

Pilot Thomas Logistics is seeking a Distribution Engineer in Odessa, TX to design, analyze, and optimize supply chain systems ensuring on-time, cost-effective deliveries. You will balance transportation, inventory, warehousing, and service while using ERP tools and standard operating procedures to support efficient logistics operations.

You will lead fuel procurement initiatives, create distribution plans, and work across terminals to improve margins and routing efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of progressively responsible experience in similar roles; oil and gas experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Proficient with ERPs and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead fuel procurement and arbitrage initiatives to enhance margin and optimize routing efficiency across local, regional, and network operations.
• Adhere to SOPs related to logistics of assets/drivers and inbound customer orders.
• Create and deploy optimal distribution plans using existing tools and systems to meet company and customer delivery needs, including Fleet Deployment Model and Resource Allocation.
• Engineer distribution network inputs/outputs to achieve On-Time Delivery targets for each terminal and customer; ensure positive customer experience during order administration.
• Leverage asset planning tools to improve distribution network performance and asset utilization.
• Reconcile and manage open customer orders within the distribution network and related tools to ensure timely delivery or adjust timelines.
• Maintain compliance with PTL policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics planning

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Proficient with ERPs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pilot Thomas Logistics is seeking a Distribution Engineer in Odessa, TX to design, analyze, and optimize supply chain systems ensuring on-time, cost-effective deliveries. You will balance transportation, inventory, warehousing, and service while using ERP tools and standard operating procedures to support efficient logistics operations.

You will lead fuel procurement initiatives, create distribution plans, and work across terminals to improve margins and routing efficiency.