Supply Chain & Logistics Associate

Position Overview

This is a full-time, in-person position at our Palmetto, Florida facility. Applicants must be able to report to this location each workday by their start date. Remote work is not available.

Blue Sky Metals is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented Supply Chain & Logistics Associate to support our growing construction supply and manufacturing operations.

This is an early-career professional position for someone who is comfortable working with numbers, technical information, customers, vendors, and multiple moving priorities. The Supply Chain & Logistics Associate will work directly under our Engineer / Project Manager and assist with customer orders, purchasing, scheduling, logistics, inventory coordination, and day-to-day project operations.

This is not a traditional administrative position. We are looking for someone who can learn our business, identify problems, make sound decisions, and gradually take on increasing responsibility within the company.

Primary Responsibilities

Morning Dispatch & Delivery Logistics

Begin work at 6:00 a.m. and coordinate morning dispatch, with the goal of getting drivers on the road within 15 minutes.

Identify and resolve routing, scheduling, and delivery issues.

Schedule and coordinate deliveries using aSa and TrackPOD.

Monitor vehicle locations and route progress through One Step GPS.

Communicate with drivers and coordinate with sales, production, and shipping as priorities change.

Track driver efficiency, prepare reports, and identify opportunities to improve delivery performance.

Customer Service & Counter Sales

Answer incoming phone calls and provide friendly, professional, and helpful service.

Assist customers with counter sales, order questions, and pickups.

Coordinate with warehouse and shipping personnel to ensure customer pickups are handled accurately and efficiently.

Help resolve customer concerns and keep customers informed about order and delivery status.

Purchasing & Supply Coordination

Manage the shared purchasing inbox, including requests for quotations, vendor correspondence, and purchase follow-ups.

Prepare and send quote requests, purchase orders, and other purchasing communications.

Obtain pricing, confirm availability, and track outstanding material orders.

Work under management review during training, with purchasing decisions and communications subject to approval until authorized to work independently.

Coordinate the restocking of office and warehouse supplies.

Fleet Compliance & Maintenance Coordination

Coordinate and track required vehicle DOT inspections.

Complete weekly vehicle compliance checks and follow up on outstanding items.

Track vehicle insurance and registration renewals to keep documentation current.

Maintain equipment repair and maintenance logs.

Coordinate repairs and maintenance with management, employees, and service providers, and track work through completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Recent graduates and candidates with 0–3 years of professional experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with customers and vendors.
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new software and systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with numbers, quantities, pricing, measurements, and technical information.
• Ability to read construction drawings or technical documents is preferred but not required.
• Construction, manufacturing, steel, rebar, precast concrete, building materials, purchasing, or logistics experience is beneficial but not required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is intelligent, dependable, organized, and naturally attentive to detail.

We are looking for someone who:

• Notices discrepancies and investigates them rather than making assumptions.
• Takes ownership of assignments and follows them through to completion.
• Learns new products, systems, and processes quickly.
• Is comfortable working with numbers and technical information.
• Can communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, and coworkers.
• Is capable of balancing customer service with operational priorities.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change throughout the day.
• Enjoys solving problems and figuring out how different parts of a business work together.
• Has the judgment to know when to make a decision and when to ask for additional information.
• Wants to grow beyond an entry-level role and take on increasing responsibility within the company.

Career Growth

This position is designed to provide broad exposure to the operations of Blue Sky Metals and can develop into positions such as:

• Project Manager
• Operations Manager
• Purchasing Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Other management positions within the company

The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in customer service, purchasing, inventory management, project coordination, manufacturing, scheduling, logistics, and construction-material operations.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based at our Palmetto facility but requires regular interaction with our warehouse, fabrication, shipping, and yard operations.

Candidates should be comfortable working in an industrial and construction-related environment and communicating with employees throughout the organization.

Compensation

Salary Range: $55,000–$62,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits and additional compensation will be discussed during the interview process.