Analyst Transport Logistics

Targa Resources is a growth-oriented provider of midstream services and is one of the largest independent midstream energy companies in North America, with assets in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Louisiana, California, Washington and Maryland. Targa owns, operates, acquires, and develops a diversified portfolio of complementary midstream energy assets.  We encourage your interest in joining our team and pursuing the many opportunities we have at Targa.

Targa is currently seeking a Transportation Logistics Analyst for their office located in Houston, TX.

 Job Responsibilities

·      Optimize asset utilization of tractors and trailers through the selection of equipment and drivers based on analysis of transit routes, traffic patterns, loaded mile ratios, equipment location and eligibility, and driver location and eligibility

·      Provide seamless scheduling by working directly with internal and external customers to determine requirements; then scheduling Targa equipment to meet identified demand and arrange for 3^rd party carriers when required.

·      Maximize Targa revenues by minimizing dead-head miles and optimizing driver and tractor utilization throughout all geographic regions covered by the entire transport fleet.

·      Develop and distribute daily schedule to drivers and management and use critical thinking skills to prioritize orders and solve daily delivery problems to the best advantage of Targa revising the schedule as needed

·      Dispatch orders to drivers utilizing CSI Roads

·      Strategically analyze the value of each load to Targa and determine a schedule that maximizes Targa revenue, maximizes asset utilization and meets all customer needs. 

·      Communicate any pinch points to management and marketing team for problem resolution

·      Develop and foster business relationships by providing high levels of customer service and responding to customer requests promptly

·      Work directly with third party carriers to establish relationships; arrange for incremental hauls and maximize revenues through freight rate negotiation

·      Actively solicit business in order to achieve back hauls, grow our business, and to maximize earnings and utilization

·      Integrate with commercial team by participating in weekly meetings to actively understand the business needs of all parties to ensure effective prioritization and communicate with management when issues arise

·      Input daily time sheets and review payroll for drivers; submit for approval and processing.

·      Actively maintain driver DOT files in accordance with DOT regulations ensuring that Targa is compliant at all times and notifying drivers/management of upcoming dates and issues

·      Participate in regional cross-training to be proficient in all transport regions.

·      Provide coverage for scheduling changes on evenings and weekends – this job requires 24/7, 365 day of the year coverage without interruption of service

Targa offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

Targa Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply please go to http://www.targaresources.com/careers/careers-overview

Please note – Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. We thank all respondents for their interest in Targa. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No Phone calls please. Placement agencies or recruiters need not respond. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. 

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.