Coord Traffic
| Company | Occidental Petroleum |
|---|---|
| Location | Niagara Falls, NY, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Successful completion of a community college diploma, preferably in Business Administration or a (STEM) diploma program (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
- General knowledge of plant distribution processes, logistics of raw materials and finished goods shipments and related systems
- General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
- Knowledge of and ability to operate computer software applications (SAP knowledge preferred)
- Developed interpersonal / communication skills and ability to work cooperatively and respectfully within a team
- Ability to deal with other staff and corporate with tact, diplomacy and courtesy
- Must be able to multi-task, ensure accuracy and have strong attention to details
- Required to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed to maintain a 24/7 operating plant
- Related experience in plant operations with a focus on plant distribution and logistics and be familiar with plant operations, systems, processes and procedures would be an asset
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position including sitting, walking, bending, stooping etc.
- Must have attention to detail and ability to concentrate on computer screens and accuracy of data
- Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms
Responsibilities
- Works safely with respect to health, safety and environmental requirements including following all safety rules
- Maintains a clean and safe work area
- Conducts daily work activities in support of HSE objectives and policies
- Demonstrates personal accountability to assist with carrying out duties, responsibilities and authority as defined in HSE programs, practices and procedures
- Assures compliance to PSM standards (MOC’s, PSSR’s, Procedures, Audits, etc.)
- Maintains protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority
- Demonstrates and practices safe handling of hand tools and power tools
- Interprets daily, the SAP Delivery Due Reports to identify required customer orders from plant (565) and transload terminal (T425)
- Determines, using SAP/PRI/LIMS best suitable on-hand inventory to meet customer requirements
- Communicates with trucking firms, to arrange pickup and delivery of customer orders
- Processes resin rail shipments within SAP Database
- Reviews previous days shipping documentation vs. system entries, to verify data integrity
- Maintains sufficient silo storage space to ensure production uptime
- Reports Daily PVC Storage inventory and ensures sufficient inventory for upcoming orders
- Communicates with rail crew, to position rail inventory for all trainload shipments
- Schedules hopper car loading to meet order requirements
- Interfaces with Production, Lab, and Distribution staff to best manage daily production
- Isolates and segregates any non-prime production. Turnover material and PRI/SAP database
- Co-ordinates re-working of Grade 4 inventory
- Interfaces with Account Reps, Quality/Distribution Supervisors/Managers to resolve Customer complaints
- Functions as the plant representative to sign (electronically) the Bills of Lading for all PVC truck and rail shipments leaving the plant
- Interacts with carriers regarding transportation concerns
- Co-ordinates customer returns and completes SAP system entry
- Updates Niagara Hopper Car Fleet daily, within IT system
- Authorizes carrier invoices for accessorial charges and forward to Head Office for payment
- Completes miscellaneous shipments in compliance with TOSCA and TDGA when applicable
- Supports Department objectives
- Tracks inbound VCM cars
- Reports daily VCM inventory and verifies shipment schedule will meet plant’s production needs
- Reconciles daily VCM cars unloaded in SAP
- Updates ‘Railtracs’ system daily with hopper car ‘load and holds’
- Works with Oxy maintenance and Dallas transportation to co-ordinate hopper car shop repairs
- Works with CMR to co-ordinate on site minor hopper car repairs
- Assists plant Controller with month end FG + VCM tracking
- Participates in quarterly ‘transportation and distribution’ conference calls
Preferred Qualifications
- Related experience in plant operations with a focus on plant distribution and logistics and be familiar with plant operations, systems, processes and procedures would be an asset