Logistics Analyst

Pregis•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Pregis is seeking a talented Logistics Analyst to join our skilled corporate logistics team. This role will conduct carrier sourcing events, manage carrier compliance, handle weekly consolidated invoicing, assist on financial analysis related to freight spend, and manage transport-related escalations. The Logistics Analyst will provide Pregis with extensive knowledge of freight markets and financial analysis, supporting our 30 different shipping sites in the US from a centralized corporate position. The position is based at our Chicago, IL headquarter location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
2 to 5 years of logistics industry experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel experience
Experience using SAP
Ability to develop strong relationships and work well cross functionally
Strong ability to assess a problem and troubleshoot effectively
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Able to compile and analyze performance data to develop metrics that support decision-making for resource allocation
Solid business acumen, management, and problem-solving skills
Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Effective time management, organization, and leadership skills
Demonstrated personal and professional effectiveness in initiative across a complex organization
Collaborative; works well in a team environment

Nice To Haves

SAP experience desired but not required

Responsibilities

Assist in managing existing TL carrier network
Bring in new carrier partners
Drive carrier compliance
Develop strategies to mitigate rising freight costs
Main point of contact for Small Package/Parcel
Main point of contact for LTL carrier network
Review NMFC meeting notes to keep Pregis accurate with LTL class rating changes
Secondary point of contact for Pregis with our TMS provider
Maintain carrier files (insurance certs, DOT, etc.)
Escalation point of contact for shipments encountering issues acting as the bridge between Pregis internal, our TMS, and carrier partners
Responsible for all transportation related vendor set up in ERP & TMS
Ad-hoc analysis on potential rate or rule changes initiated by carriers
Develop and manage domestic carrier networks to deliver excellent service to our customers
Building and sustaining business partner relationships with third-party freight vendors
Conduct audits on material data integrity and lead clean up efforts
Audit, Review, and dispute LTL invoice discrepancies
Work with LTL & Small package AP departments to ensure timely payment to carrier partners
Approve/Reject invoicing issues
Arrange shipments with freight forwarding partners on behalf of select sites
Develop KPIs for our forwarding networks
Escalation point of contact for international shipments encountering issues
Audit, Review, and dispute international shipping discrepancies