Customer Logistics Analyst

Kao Corporation•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Customer Logistics Analyst role is responsible for servicing customers by executing daily order processing, analyzing forecasts and inventory levels, maximizing on-time and fill rate metrics, investigating service levels, and facilitating cross-functional meetings. At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $50,000 - $60,000. We also offer a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required; preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Business
Strong analytical skills with ability to think strategically
SAP experience preferred.
Strong ability to multitask
Logistics and Customer Service experience
Good listening skills, sense of urgency, and strong organizational skills
Must demonstrate professionalism and self-confidence to perform effectively.
Proficiency in Word and Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), 1 year
Thorough understanding of forecasting, distribution, inventory control, and the promotional effect on demand is preferred

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred.
Thorough understanding of forecasting, distribution, inventory control, and the promotional effect on demand is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage daily order processing activities for a specified account or group of accounts.
Maintain SAP files such as customer master files, pricing tables, customer resource tables, and customer specific material determination tables.
Monitor promotional orders to ensure timely shipment and arrival at the customers DC by the requested delivery date.
Execute stock management by ensuring the correct item and versions are shipping to the appropriate customer at the correct timing.
Facilitate and drive customer and cross functional team meetings.
Manage key accounts on inventory and forecasting management by proactively suggesting strategies that impact the customers ordering forecast.
Drive service level investigation and improvements by working collaboratively with customers, carriers, and internal cross-functional teams.
Perform regular analysis of customer service levels and complete monthly Key Performance Reporting (KPI's).
Understand supply chain requirements for customers and develop solutions to solve issues.