Logistics Analyst - Hybrid Work Environment

Mansfield Oil Co Of Gainesville • Chicago, IL

313d • $50,000 - $57,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you seeking an opportunity to leverage your current experience while expanding your knowledge and skills? Do you value a workplace where hard work is complemented by a culture that knows how to have fun? Are you interested in being part of a dynamic, growing organization that strives to be an employer of choice, emphasizing the importance of building relationships that matter? Are you ready to Unleash Your Potential? Now You Can! If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading because Mansfield might be the perfect fit for you. At Mansfield, our dedicated team is committed to building strong, trusting partnerships through exceptional service, open communication, and empowerment. We challenge our employees to think strategically, harness their talents, and drive organizational success. We are currently looking for a Logistics Analyst who craves a role encompassing a diverse range of responsibilities that will support their ongoing growth and development, spanning from day-to-day operations to exciting projects and initiatives. The Logistics Analyst is responsible for the logistical coordination, freight P&L, and day-to-day oversight of petroleum product movements from Mansfield's supplier base to its customers' locations nationwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Major or minor in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Energy preferred
• Confident skill with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Knowledge and project work regarding transportation analytics preferred
• Able to use pivot tables and vlookups in Excel required
• Must be able to multi-task and make financial impactful decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively to all stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth market knowledge and analysis to identify the most profitable freight route through the FTL and/or LTL carrier network
• Build strong relationships with carriers to identify their less profitable lanes that Mansfield Oil can use to create more profitable freight movement
• Develop innovative strategies to penetrate the freight market to create greater profitability
• Negotiate freight rates that create the most competitive advantage and profitability for Mansfield Oil
• Schedule, coordinate, and manage FTL and/or LTL freight pickups and deliveries from supplier base to customer locations nationwide
• Track carrier performance on a regular basis
• Identify and address problem areas with carriers in a timely and constructive manner
• Work with supplier base and customer locations to manage and reduce demurrage expense by eliminating inefficiencies
• Prepare presentation material, analytical reports, and correspondence to management
• Ensure that multiple freight pickups and deliveries are moving at the same time
• Follow-up and follow-through with items to ensure that problems are resolved and tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Prioritize tasks each day so that the most important tasks are completed to maximize customer satisfaction
• Organize resources so that information can be accessed quickly when needed
• Design and implement a system to review and validate billing from carriers to ensure accuracy and best price

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree