Logistics Analyst II

Aspen Tech Labs - Scarborough, ME

Full-time

Remote - Scarborough, ME

About the position

The Procurement & Logistics position at Ahold Delhaize USA involves the daily execution and tracking of freight across various business units. The role focuses on optimizing freight flow within the supply chain, collaborating with vendors, and ensuring timely deliveries. The position supports a hybrid work schedule, requiring three in-person days and two remote days each week.

Responsibilities

• Analyze all Customer Pickup loads for optimization opportunities and tender to carrier.
• Check PO notifications from CRP vendors daily to verify correct receipt of all orders, weights, dates & pickup locations.
• Communicate with vendors and Inventory Analysts on any PO#'s that did not transmit or transmitted incorrectly.
• Combine multiple PO#'s, adjust weights, and pick up days based on vendor information for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Expedite any PO#'s the buyer/vendor may need earlier than requested date.
• Identify and assist Supply Chain Analytics with possible Customer Pickup opportunities.
• Coordinate all freight claim research, filing, and resolution for Customer Pickup loads.
• Coordinate all drop trailer contracts for all DC's.
• Work closely with vendor's shipping department to ensure timely loading of trucks.
• Send detailed reports daily on Customer Pickup late loads to all buyers, Logistics & all DC's.
• Assist DC's when they are missing bills for loads and notify carriers when envelopes are needed.
• Research past due and balance due invoices from carriers.
• Take calls from prepaid carriers needing delivery appointments and assist with scheduling.
• Maintain fuel surcharge scales for various vendors weekly and monthly.
• Train carriers to use the current TMS system.
• Continuously search for the most efficient freight rate and perform analysis on various lanes.
• Liaison for communication flow with Distribution, Transportation, Category Management, and Replenishment.
• Execute transfers and rush deliveries at the request of Replenishment/Category.
• Assist in disaster recovery efforts due to natural disasters or weather events.
• Provide support for motivating peers and promoting change and growth.
• Serve as a member of key teams and committees as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Collaboration experience with vendors, transportation providers, & third-party consultants.
• Experience with SEGA, DSS, LlamaSoft, WMS, PFT, Inforem, Tableau, Revionics, MSP.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic knowledge of the trucking industry, distribution, and/or replenishment functions.
• Basic professional level of knowledge for company, business, and industry practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of Programs.
• Demonstrate a personal acceptance of change and the ability to adapt and drive change.
• Demonstrate an ability to implement and analyze retail business using consumer insights and analyzing trends.
• Active listener with an ability to build trust across varying levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and persuasive in presenting and selling ideas.

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid work schedule with 3 in-person days and 2 remote days.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) initiatives and support.