Logistics Analyst

Venture•Rochester Hills, MI

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Venture, we help our clients deliver their products, their promises, and their potential every day. If you believe in delivering great customer service, value partnership, and are always looking for a challenge, we’d like to meet you. POSITION SUMMARY This position is for you if you're naturally curious, like data, systems and are looking to make a positive impact. This position will be responsible for data analysis, network planning / design, and load planning . A logistics analyst will gain exposure across all functions of the business, including operations and procurement.

Requirements

Computer skills including all Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, or business-related field.
Ability to speak effectively before a group of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the tactical planning of assigned customer and potential customers inbound logistics design to include duties but not limited to the following: Collecting part and packaging data from various sources Analyze material release quantities against part/packaging data to determine optimal shipment frequency, volume and weight Develop optimal route designs that minimize miles and transit while full utilizing conveyances that meet customer inventory carrying cost objectives Systematic Load Planning activities Utilize logistics analysis tools such as PC Miler, 3d Load diagrams, tactical routing software and network optimization software. Responsible for developing Third Party Logistics (3pl) services and solutions including transportation consolidation services, and warehousing services. Responsible contributing to value-added supply chain solutions Initiate and follow thru on projects as needed to implement savings initiatives, customer network optimization opportunities, new launch initiatives, and customer expansion opportunities Drives best practices with account managers and control tower operations Track, analyze and communicate key performance metrics Regular and predictable attendance
Assists in prospective customer proposals including but not limited to optimizations, pricing analysis, creation and review of presentations.
Responsible for internal communications and presentations related to key performance metrics, program updates and on-going program information
Ensure service providers understand and accept Customer guidelines and requirements for all logistics operations
Ability to be agile and multi-task, being able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work in both a team and individual environment
Bringing a proactive approach, identifying problems and bringing a proposed solution to the table
Additional duties as assigned