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Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Summary

 The Distribution Materials Specialist determines and prioritizes which jobs will be kitted or filled internally or externally.  Has direct interaction with suppliers and vendors to determine needs.  Maintains appropriate inventory levels.  Ensures environmental and governmental records are completed timely and filed according to regulations. Has direct interaction with engineering, construction, and suppliers to determine needs.  Maintains appropriate inventory levels.  Determine what work will be performed by contractors. Work with logistics team to ensure material is delivered safely, accurately, and in a timely manner.

Key Roles & Responsibilities: 

Logistics Planning 

• Develop and optimize transportation plans for movement of materials between suppliers, warehouses, storerooms, and job sites. 
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to meet delivery requirements. 
• Build and consolidate truckloads to maximize trailer utilization and lower transportation costs. 
• Monitor freight movement and resolve shipment exceptions. 
• Coordinate with carriers, brokers, and fleet operations to ensure transportation capacity. 
• Adjust transportation schedules based on operational priorities. 
• Monitor carrier performance, delivery metrics, and service levels. 
• Coordinate emergency, storm restoration, and expedited material deliveries. 
• Support transportation cost analysis, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements

Skills

• Strong customer service and project management skills.
• Transportation Planning.
• Load Planning and Trailer Optimization.
• Transportation Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Transmission and Distribution (T&D) construction and maintenance activities.
• Capability of Microsoft Office suite.
• IT Applications.
• Smartsheet (or equivalent cloud-based shared workspace).
• Demonstrates Oncor core values: ethical conduct, intensity, respect, excellence and innovation.

Education and Experience

Education:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Applicants with an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS) in Supply Chain or Logistics are encouraged to apply.

Experience:

• Five years-experience in stores and a minimum two years of Supply Chain experience is required.
• Experience and understanding of Warehouse Management applications.
• Experience resolving transportation issues in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience dispatching dedicated fleet and third-party carriers.
• Experience coordinating transportation operations for multiple distribution centers, storerooms, or field locations.
• Experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) annd Work Management Systems (WMS).

 Measures of Success

• Safely completes all work assignments in accordance with company standards, within accepted safe working practices, and procedures, and acceptable budget and timeframe.
• Reduces transportation costs through efficient load planning and carrier selection.
• Maximizes trailer utilization while minimizing empty trailer space.
• Consistently identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Maintains accurate transportation documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Accurately completes, files and maintains required governmental, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and environmental data.
• Properly maintains inventory controls and budgetary constraints as shown by FIM.
• Effectively works with members of management and other groups to achieve acceptable goals and levels of customer satisfaction.
• Appropriately represents the company in a positive manner.
• Demonstrates awareness of conditions that affect employee and or public safety.
• Attendance and participation in key business objectives, including monthly/yearly inventory counts and storm site support.

Benefits:   

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:   

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match for student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.