Logistics Analyst

Sasol • Lake Charles, LA

258d

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating outbound and inbound shipments from Sasol plants and explant locations and having required logistics assets in place to meet external and internal needs. Provide guidance/recommendations to internal Sasol groups (Operations, P&O, Customer Service) on how to optimize loading/unloading and shipments to best minimize impact of infrastructure and logistics assets constraints.

Requirements

• High School / School Diploma or similar with 7+ years in distribution or related business experience, or
• Associates Degree with 5+ years in distribution or related business experience, or
• University Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years in distribution or related business experience.
• Experience with plant Logistics operations, rail/truck equipment and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships to provide superior delivery performance.
• Work with Customer Service/Business teams to resolve service issues.
• Broad knowledge of chemical industry operations and products.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Office- Excel, Word, Powerpoint; working knowledge of SAP.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical background with ability to solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing relationship and communicate daily with internal stakeholders such as Customer Service, Strategic Sourcing, P&O and Unit Operations to develop loading/unloading schedules to meet production and customer shipment needs.
• Manage and plan railcars/trucks customer shipments to meet scheduled ship dates while minimizing the impact of infrastructure and operations constraints.
• Take prompt action to address shipping failures.
• Proactively work with Senior Analyst and Logistics Supervisor to ensure logistics equipment (cars/trucks) is available to meet customer demand while managing SIT yard inventory levels within target levels.
• Enter and maintain accurate rail information in SAP.
• Ensure railcar maintenance (regulatory and operating requirements) is completed timely with minimal impact on railcar supply/availability.
• Monitor daily the location of cars/trucks and take necessary action to keep equipment moving per plan.
• Respond to incoming customer inquiries on equipment and assist the units and Customer Service Representatives with general information order information - location, delays, movement status, movement updates.
• Assist and support the Finance/Accounting team month-end/year-end closing process as well as daily activity requirements inventory.
• Prepare documents required for shipment of product.
• Accurately review and prepare Logistics invoices for payment.
• Work in compliance with the Quality Management System requirements.
• Utilize proactive and/or reactive approach to prevent, correct and inform Customer Service Representatives on events that could result in non-conformances.
• Prepare documentation for OTMA submittals.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing