Logistics Analyst

Brief Job Description: -

The Logistics Specialist will support our imports and provide overall support by identifying and implementing procedures to better optimize the overall efficiency of supply chain and logistics activities. Perform tasks that relate to the strategic and tactical management of carrier performance to include request for quotes, on-time delivery, on-time pick-up, Provide support to internal customers including but not limited to Operations, Sales, Procurement, and end customers. Communicate Key Performance Indicators to measure overall logistics performance and process compliance.

Responsibilities: -

Engage in programs to including but not limited to on-boarding carriers, monitoring compliance, providing tracking, and expediting assistance, training, and carrier engagement as it relates to all modes of transportation. Support Inbound and Outbound Routing Guides covering both domestic and international shipping activity and provide training on shipping processes as it relates to the Transportation Management System, freight quoting and pricing.

Work cross-functionally with procurement and purchasing team to on-board suppliers according company routing guide, provide training, monitoring compliance, tracking, expedite assistance for all modes of transportation.

Closely communicate with plant operations, Buyers, Suppliers, and Carriers to provide instruction, manage expedite requests, and problem solving.

Drive operational excellence, identify and execute process improvement projects to reduce costs, improvement quality, service and increasing speed.

Collaborate with global logistics teams in other regions, research and implement best practices across the logistics network and programs

May assist with customer order quotations for freights estimates

Provide back-up support in the Logistics Department as needed

Requirements: -

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or other appropriate discipline

3-5 years of experience

Experience in logistics, supply chain management or related discipline

Experience in a strategic setting in a large manufacturing organization

Ability to travel, as requested

Preferred Qualifications: -

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Proficient in MS Office

Experience and knowledge in international trade and transportation preferred

Ability to use a personal computer and job-related software

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to coordinate efforts from multiple groups in the company to achieve objectives.

Ability to identify process deficiencies, develop and implement improvements

Ability to efficiently work in a team setting or cross-functionally

Education And Certifications: -

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or other appropriate discipline

Institute for Supply Management (ISM), American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) or Supply Chain certification preferred.

Physical Requirements: -

No Special Physical Requirements

Environmental Demands: -

N/A

Travel Time Required: -

Up to 10%