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Westinghouse Electric Company APx Project Logistics Principal - Remote in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 28455 Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
About the role: As a APx Project Logistics Principal you will provide advanced leadership, planning, and execution oversight for domestic and international transportation, including complex project cargo and Abnormal Indivisible Loads (AILs). You will be a technical and commercial subject matter expert for routing, permitting, carrier engagement, and multimodal strategy. Lead complex issue resolution, support pricing and sourcing decisions, and guide cost efficiency and operational improvements while working. You will report to Senior Project Logistics Manager and work remote. This is a 100% remote role. Key Responsibilities:
Help develop logistics sourcing strategies across road, rail, air, ocean, warehousing, standard, and project cargo movements.
Lead carrier pricing discussions and negotiations, including evaluation of cost drivers, accessorial structures, risk premiums, and market conditions and resolve service issues.
Translate project requirements into executable logistics plans, balancing safety, service, cost, and risk.
Be the contributor to logistics strategy discussions for NPP and large industrial projects, providing insight on feasibility, routing constraints, permitting timelines, and delivery sequencing.
Lead technical assessments of routing feasibility, permitting requirements, escorts, equipment selection, and site access constraints.
Provide guidance on lift planning, packaging concepts, structural limitations, and transport risk mitigation without overseeing detailed drafting or documentation.
Monitor carrier performance and operational trends to identify risks or deviations from plan.
Take the lead in complex issue resolution, coordinating directly with carriers, surveyors, site teams, authorities, and team members.
Evaluate transportation spend, pricing structures, and forecasted demand to identify optimization opportunities.
Support cost reduction and avoidance projects, such as carrier rationalization, consolidation strategies, routing alternatives, or mode optimization.
Contribute to freight budget planning, variance analysis, and postexecution cost reviews.
Review PO and contract delivery terms to ensure agreement on planned execution.
Lead conversations at an operational and commercial level.
Communicate with Engineering, Projects, Procurement, Operations, and Sites to anticipate issues and align execution.
Ensure accurate logistics execution and visibility in SAP and ATOMS by overseeing inputs and validating outcomes.
Use system data to support performance tracking, cost analysis, and risk identification rather than being a primary data entry role.
Monitor logistics market conditions, capacity trends, pricing volatility, and regulatory developments.
Share insights to support carrier strategy, budget planning, and risk management decisions.
Evaluate existing logistics processes and performance outcomes to identify improvement opportunities.
Support process improvements focused on simplifying execution, improving predictability, lowering cost, and reducing rework or escalation frequency.
Contribute lessons learned and best practices from project execution.
Provide guidance and informal mentoring to lessexperienced team members, in project cargo execution and issue management.
Maintain required training certifications and promote a safety and compliance culture within logistics operations. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years' experience in supply chain and logistics
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $90,000 to $112,500 per year.
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Why Westinghouse? Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:
Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
Employee Referral Program
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
Safety and Quality
Integrity and Trust
Customer Focus and Innovation
Speed and Passion to Win
Teamwork and Accountability
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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As an equal opportunity employer, Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnams Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Westinghouse for assistance.