Truck Logistics Specialist

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks a Truck Logistics Specialist to manage inbound raw materials and outbound biodiesel products at a 24/7 biodiesel plant. You will serve as the main liaison among loading racks, drivers, carriers, and production planning, ensuring on-time movements and regulatory compliance.

Your responsibilities include scheduling, safety enforcement, system tracking, and carrier coordination to optimize rack use and minimize downtime, with strong emphasis on OTIFA guidelines and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in chemical, fuel, or agricultural logistics, ideally in a 24/7 plant environment.
• Strong understanding of bulk tanker scheduling and inventory control.
• Proficiency with TMS and ERP systems (TopTech, RightAngle).
• Excellent verbal and written communication for driver and stakeholder reporting.
• High school diploma; associates or bachelor’s in SCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule bulk tankers inbound and outbound following OTIFA guidelines.
• Coordinate with plant operations to align shipping with production capacity.
• Enforce safety, health, and environmental regulations for all carriers.
• Use TMS/ERP software to monitor shipment status, create BOLs, and update inventory.
• Coordinate with carriers to optimize loading racks and minimize demurrage.
• Troubleshoot disruptions and maintain uptime with rapid decisions.

Skills

3+ years logistics experience

Bulk tanker knowledge

TMS/ERP proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma; associates or bachelor’s preferred

Tools

TopTech

RightAngle

ERP software

Job description

Our client is a leading producer and distributor of biodiesel and has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Truck Logistics Specialist to join their plant operations team.

This role is critical to the daily operation of their biodiesel refinery, ensuring the safe, efficient, and on-time movement of inbound raw materials and outbound renewable products. You will be the primary point of contact between our plant loading racks, truck drivers, carriers, and production planning team, optimizing rack utilization and ensuring compliance with all DOT and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling: Administer all daily functions, scheduling bulk tankers for inbound raw materials and outbound finished products (Biodiesel/Glycerin) according to "On-Time In-Full and Accurate" (OTIFA) guidelines.
• Plant Logistics Coordination: Partner with plant operations, material management, and production planners to align shipping schedules with production capacity, maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce stringent health, safety, and environmental regulations for all carriers entering the facility. Monitor Hazmat compliance and DOT regulations.
• System Tracking & Documentation: Utilize RightAngle, TopTech (Transportation Management System), or similar software to monitor real-time shipment status, generate BOLs (Bills of Lading), and update inventory records.
• Carrier Management: Coordinate with tanker carriers to optimize loading racks, reduce truck turnaround time, and minimize demurrage costs.
• Troubleshooting: Proactively manage unforeseen logistical disruptions (weather, traffic, plant maintenance) and make rapid, calculated decisions to minimize downtime.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in chemical, fuel, or agricultural logistics, ideally in a 24/7 plant environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of bulk tanker transportation, load scheduling, and inventory control.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in TMS systems and ERP software (e.g., TopTech, RightAngle).
• Communication: Excellent verbal/written communication skills to manage driver relations and internal stakeholder reporting.
• Education: High school diploma required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Logistics preferred.