Management Associate - Logistics Services

U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees.

U. S. Steel is seeking a Logistics Services Management Associate. This position is suitable for a self-starting, problem solving candidate that can manage daily responsibilities while also leading or participating in projects related to Rail, Truck and Barge Transportation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Truck Operations:
• Coordinate daily truck shipments from USS operated facilities.
• Communicate with commercial representatives to satisfy and fulfill customer demands.
• Interpret and execute planning forecast to obtain effective truck capacity at various facilities.
• Manages daily truck dock schedule and coordinates with carrier base to prioritize available equipment.
• Collaborate with logistics administrative team on lane pricing and carrier participation.
• Manages tasks within the transportation management system and is responsible for timely recording and reporting of operational performance.
• International:
• Contact within Logistics for shipments that cross international borders.
• Execute timely and accurate reporting required for import/export compliance and audits (including ISO document review and audit preparation).
• Monitor Customs Invoices (CI) System to ensure border crossing documents are being generated/distributed. Prepare RFQ’s for competitive bid on Freight requirements.
• Interact with various functional areas including: Procurement, Sales, Customer Service, Treasury, Law, Sales and Operations Planning, Plant Operations and Systems.
• Provide support to Import Compliance Manager on an as needed basis.
• Truck/Rail/Barge Pricing and Rate Administration:
• Receives requests from various sources for Truck/Rail/Barge rates and provides analysis or details on established rates
• Manages transportation contracts, profiles, amendments and templates for steel products.
• Audits payment information and resolves billing issues with the transportation companies through daily activities of assigned accounts.
• Works with operations, mill accounting, accounts payable, customer service, sales, procurement, processed products and systems in executing various freight related responsibilities.
• Maintains accuracy of purchase orders, routes, fuel, car information, allocations, Oracle Transportation Management security access, and routing guides.
• Project Management:
• Maintain control phase in already rolled out projects, streamline transactional/manual processes, develop and lead or participate in cross functional projects.
• Utilize six sigma methodologies and documentation to execute project work and cost savings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain or equivalent
• Degree completion required within the last 3-years
• Less than two years of experience in a related field -Project management experience or training preferred
• Experience working with transportation companies or suppliers
• Excellent analytical and organization skills
• Facilitate cross functional initiatives
• Training and experience with six sigma methodologies
• Oracle Transportation Management experience is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Minitab)