Logistics Analyst II

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Job description

6 months with potential for extension

Power BI experience required

Shift 9AM to 5:00PM or as discussed on call with Manager

Process carrier invoices for payment

Follow up and correct any open Audit Exception raised in the process of payment

Work and Liaison with carriers and local transportation team to resolve any payment issue.

Be able to provide guidance on payment status to carriers

Prepare reports sourced from different systems platforms

Candidate should have aptitude to operate in a fast-paced environment and solution-oriented mindset.

Ideally looking for:

Candidate with experience in Logistics, Transportation, FA&P, Power BI, Proficient in Excel, and Cross team communication.

Experience using or familiarization with SAP, Microsoft Teams, Alteryx, and SQL is preferable.

Transportation Analyst

Job Description

Position Overview:

Supporting the Transportation functional team, internal and external customers the transportation analyst is the process owner for service, volumetric and project analytics related to the physical flow of products.

Analytics will include end-to-end costing alternatives, customer, carrier and vendor performance measurement and the production of comprehensive reporting and insights.

Responsible for delivered service across a complex and dynamic network.

Reports to the manager or director of transportation services.

Key Responsibilities:

Analytics:

Measure carrier, provider, vendor and customer performance against targets and expectations for required service and cost

Support business requirements gathering and evaluation for carrier and provider network

Conduct analytics that support contractual negotiations / transportation RFP and sourcing

Leverage business information and analytics to drive efficiencies, optimizations, and delivery solutions

Analyze freight flow cost reduction and service improvement opportunities by studying transportation costs, transit times, and delivery performance

Reporting:

Provide routine reporting and analytics and ad hoc requests from supported lines of business

Production of executive and management level performance reporting with keen attention to detail and delivered quality

Responsible for presentation and interpretation of key performance and leading indicators

Support the weekly / monthly / quarterly presentation of delivered service

Process Ownership:

Building partnerships with key service providers while also organizing routine performance reviews, publishing carrier scorecards and driving process improvement activities

Own transportation functional support for activities from data collection to implementation

Identify gaps in carrier lane coverage, partnering with strategic and core carriers to ensure delivered services meets contracted commitments

Support function and in collection of business requirements to ensure proper provider selection and cost profile

Qualifications

Demonstrated analytical competency and understanding of general transportation related processes

Strong ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external partners.

Strong Excel and MS office skills, Power BI preferred, data visualization competency preferred

Working knowledge of transportation, distribution and broader supply chain concepts

General business acumen.

Must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines.

Ability to be a team player and customer service driven.

Exhibits initiative and willingness to learn and adapt to new processes or work content

Work Experience &/or Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management or Supply Chain/Logistics preferred.

4-year degree required.

Prior experience in a customer service environment and demonstrated experiences Microsoft Office applications and analytics required.

Experience in retail / Client transportation or with a carrier preferred.

Prior multi-site operations experience preferred.

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