Transportation Project Specialist

Nooter/Eriksen; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Employer 401(k) match

HSA contributions

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Nooter/Eriksen Inc. in Fenton, MO is seeking a Transportation Project Specialist (Level 1) to join the Logistics Team. This entry-level position coordinates movement, distribution, and storage of materials to ensure timely, safe delivery to customer sites. Hybrid work arrangement is possible based on business needs.

The role reports to the Logistics Manager and involves negotiating shipping terms, overseeing carriers, and supporting internal stakeholders to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business, Logistics, or Supply-Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; highly professional, organized, and trustworthy team player.
• Ability to read, write, problem solve, make quick decisions, interpret data, and analyze results.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute transportation plans that enable timely and cost-effective shipment of materials and finished goods.
• Oversee carriers and vendors providing various modes of transport, packing, and handling.
• Communicate performance expectations and monitor supplier performance for effective transportation strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve department policies, procedures, and systems; ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Decision making

Team player

Education

BS/BA in Business, Logistics, or Supply-Chain Management, or equivalent work experience

Job description

Would you like to be a part of a company that is employee owned? Consider joining a talented team of engineering professionals at Nooter/Eriksen Inc., based in Fenton, MO. We specialize in HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generator) design, construction and supply of equipment and solutions in the power industry worldwide.

Nooter/Eriksen is seeking a Transportation Project Specialist (Level 1) to join the Logistics Team. This entry-level role is part of a team that is responsible for coordinating the movement, distribution and storage of materials and finished goods to ensure timely and safe delivery to customer job sites. This position is located in Fenton, MO. The expectation is that this will be a hybrid position depending on business needs.

About Nooter/Eriksen:

Nooter/Eriksen is an employee-owned company with headquarters in Fenton, MO and Milan, Italy. We specialize in HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generator) design, fabrication, equipment, and solutions for clients in the power industry, worldwide.

Benefits:

We offer a flexible work schedule with the option of working half-days on Fridays. We provide a full benefits package. Our 401(K) provides an employer match and an annual non-elective contribution. We provide medical with an employer contribution toward the HSA. Dental and Short-Term disability are 100% covered by the company. We also offer vision and fitness reimbursement.

Day in the Life:

The Transportation Project Specialist reports directly to the Logistics Manager and will create and execute transportation plans that enable timely and cost-effective shipment of raw materials and finished goods both domestically and internationally through close coordination with internal customers (Procurement, Projects, Engineering & Sales) and by negotiating favorable shipping/handling terms with suppliers.

• oversee carriers and vendors providing various modes of transport, packing, & handling
• communicate performance expectations and metrics to evaluate and monitor supplier performance, and establish relationships for effective transportation strategies.
• You will proactively support internal customers and suppliers in the execution of project objectives (including identifying, developing, and executing logistics plans in accordance with project-specific needs to ensure on‑time and safe delivery of components).
• You will evaluate transportation providers for inclusion in N/Es supply base and for future work opportunities (including audits of invoices). Issue requisitions for transportation services and coordinate internally to ensure on‑time placement or transportation purchase orders, communicate and oversee documentation and shipping specification requirements with customers and suppliers, proactively identify opportunities and work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of department policies, procedures, and supporting systems, maintain expanded level of knowledge for Customs Importation/Exportation and Trade Compliance Policy.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Business, Logistics, or Supply-Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; highly professional, organized, and trustworthy team player; proficiency in English.
• Ability to read, write, problem solve, make quick decisions, interpret data, and analyze results; effective written and verbal communication is essential.

Nooter/Eriksen is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, safe, and empowered to do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Pre‑employment drug screen and background check required.