Logistics Analyst

Kimball Electronics•Kimball Electronics Jasper, TX

About The Position

This person is responsible to ensure all aspects of freight payment, inbound/outbound quoting, and customs compliance are completed when needed, to support evolving supplier/customer needs and KEJ financial success.

Requirements

Strong computer skills, especially MS Excel
Knowledgeable of SAP M/M (Materials Management), P/P (Production Planning), and IM (Inventory Management)
General understanding of manufacturing’s business processes
Good mathematical skills
Strong investigative and problem-solving skills
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Take initiative, ownership and meet deadlines
Ability to adapt and manage change
Team player
Ability to communicate at all levels
Results focused

Responsibilities

Evaluate and drive for continuous process improvements
Coordinate the creation and distribution of freight reporting metrics
Manage third party freight billings to ensure timely and accurate payments are made
Manage carriers which includes negotiation of rates
Manage and control Premium Freight Authorization (PFA) instances
Tracking of expedited freight inbound/outbound
Coordinate Import / Exports
Support the Safety team with the Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.
Complete USMCA certification requests and other similar certification requests
Maintain harmonized codes & country of origin in SAP
Supports Shipping, Buyers and Planners in determining best freight methods
Learn 3rd party freight payment system and identify opportunities for improvement
Evaluate and drive for continuous process improvements within the area of logistics
Develop a carrier scorecard
Work with the Planning and Purchasing teams to identify and implement opportunities for improvement
Stay abreast of the latest logistics trends and initiatives for our business and our customer’s business