LOGISTICS ANALYST I

Gerdau•Whitby, ON

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Empowering people who build the future. Metals Recycling Logistics Analyst, Whitby Office. Perform diversified duties pertaining to maintaining current transportation structures within Gerdau freight system. Responsible for assisting with negotiating proposals and verifying shipping procedures. This position will solicit quotes and maintaining rate and freight tracking systems.

Requirements

Four-year degree, in business administration or in a related field from an accredited college or university
Two years logistics experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and Access)
Database management.

Nice To Haves

Ability to process and disseminate large amounts of information
Problem solving skills
Ability to multitask
Customer service skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for dispatching dump trailers and scows to bring materials into the Whitby Mill and Shredder as required.
Responsible for assisting with negotiating proposals, establishing, and verifying shipping procedures.
Responsible for assisting with the negotiation of confidential contracts, rates, and services, with dump trailer and scow carriers at the most effective cost.
Analyzes, summarizes, and disseminates large amounts of highly confidential and classified information.
Independently analyzes new rate proposals, economic conditions, increases, and rate changes as needed to determine carrier competitiveness.
Work with outside transportation service providers, Gerdau departments and locations, regional transportation managers, and mill shipping supervisors to obtain and provide information to meet logistics needs.
Responsible for reviewing and evaluating, and processing customer, carrier, and company transportation issues.
Prepares and files Freight Claim documentation with Transportation Vendors in accordance with policy, and disseminates claim information to Gerdau logistics, commercial, and financial personnel as needed.
Assists in investigating payment discrepancies, resolving issues related to incorrect data entry.
Performs other related duties as may arise and provides support as needed to shipping locations, sales department, or customers.