Logistics Analyst

Gentek Building Products • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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About The Position

The Logistics Analyst will report directly to the Logistics Manager and will coordinate with many other departments to ensure an efficient daily workflow for both Inbound and Outbound shipments. Assist in the development, procurement, and sustainability of a service provider network to meet and exceed the requirements of our customer base. Collaborate with our Dedicated Transportation provider to drive compliance with core carrier routing strategy, while assisting in the management of transportation cost, quality, and service to expected levels.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Logistics, supply chain, or inventory management experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Vendor management/qualification experience preferred
• Exceptional negotiation and transportation pricing strategy skills
• Experience with TMS, MRP, and JIT inventory practices is highly desirable
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to effectively communicate to peers, execs and leadership
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Intermediate/advanced skillset in MS Office applications (Excel)

Responsibilities

• Detailed analysis of daily spends and routes, with metrics to help better reduce freight spend
• Partner with Dedicated Carrier to drive compliance with a core carrier routing strategy, while managing transportation cost, quality, delivery, and service to expected levels
• Develop Requests for Quotations; and negotiate the best value possible; utilize customer routing mechanisms
• Provide continuous operational improvement by ensuring contracted carriers deliver in accordance with company standards, policies, and committed service levels
• Capture and review market intelligence against key performance indicators/market price to ensure accurate price forecasting and risk mitigation
• Review Master Transportation Agreements, contract terms and conditions in concert with corporate legal
• Audit and ensure timeliness of rates and payments in line with negotiated carrier rates
• Review and validate daily transportation metrics across multiple locations, including, on-time to pull, on-time delivery, overall trailer utilization, and dwell time
• Review and negotiate new carrier contracts as required while optimizing Cost, Quality, and Delivery of products across the network
• Assist in the management of existing carrier contracts ensuring compliance
• Key in driving executional and tactical initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree