Analyst, Logistics

The J.M. Smucker Co. • Orrville, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will maintain and/or set-up transportation service companies to deliver materials or pick up of finished goods. You will develop and implement cost reduction and work process improvement projects when addressing other pertinent business partners; work collaboratively with 3rd party Service Company, Corporate Planning, Corporate Transportation, QA, Manufacturing and Purchasing. Responsible for managing the delivery and receiving of raw materials and/or ingredients based on production schedule needs and priority. Analyze and prioritize the use of warehouse capacity and capability balanced with identified constraints in order to optimize efficiencies. You will act as a System Super User, training others on all transactions. Accountable for key outbound logistics results and systems; identify root cause & countermeasures for any gaps in results. Monitor the performance of 3rd Party Service Company (if applicable), carriers and warehouses and intervenes when necessary to ensure on-time delivery. Learn critical aspects of Production Planning or replenishment for the customer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous logistics or supply chain experience
• Demonstrated capability in analyzing data/situations, problem solving and attention to detail
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oracle and/or Supply Planning Systems

Responsibilities

• Maintain and/or set-up transportation service companies to deliver materials or pick up of finished goods
• Develop and implement cost reduction and work process improvement projects when addressing other pertinent business partners; work collaboratively with 3rd party Service Company, Corporate Planning, Corporate Transportation, QA, Manufacturing and Purchasing
• Responsible for managing the delivery and receiving of raw materials and/or ingredients based on production schedule needs and priority
• Analyze and prioritize the use of warehouse capacity and capability balanced with identified constraints in order to optimize efficiencies.
• System Super User, trains others on all transactions
• Accountable for key outbound logistics results and systems; identify root cause & countermeasures for any gaps in results
• Monitor the performance of 3rd Party Service Company (if applicable), carriers and warehouses and intervenes when necessary to ensure on-time delivery
• Learn critical aspects of Production Planning or replenishment for the customer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level