Logistics Systems Analyst

Ajinomoto Foods North America•Ontario, CA

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting the Corporate Logistics Team with budget expense analysis, What-if scenarios, transportation network analytics, development and evaluation of ad hoc requests, and data gathering regarding the overall operation of Logistics across the company. Support extends to the manufacturing plants, inventory control, customer service, and FSQA. The role maintains and manages the TMS and Optimizer systems, acting as a subject matter expert.

Requirements

BS in Business, Finance, Logistics or Operations Management.
Accountable, responsible, career-oriented adult with sense of urgency.
Ability to define problems, evaluate and find solutions based on collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions with financial acumen.
5+ years’ experience in logistics, warehouse and distribution.
Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables and V-lookup amongst other advanced functions).
Knowledge of JDE.
Ability to navigate through specific web pages and retrieve reports to be handled in Excel.
Detail oriented and self-starter.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high pace environment and deadline type setting.

Responsibilities

Develop and evaluate alternative solutions to Logistic issues that would drive improvement and savings across operations.
Understand, evaluate, re-design if necessary and prioritize Distribution System’s components and set-up.
Manage and optimize TMS System.
Translate business needs into system requirements and communicate requirements with internal IT department and external teams.
Lead logistics systems related projects and work alongside IT for testing and project completion.
Conduct training sessions for system users on existing processes and updates.
Utilize and manage COUPA software for Network optimization and Budgeting.
Draw and analyze end-to-end processes and search for efficiencies within the Department.
Assist with month-end closing.
Produce reports for different aspects of Logistics for analysis related to Transportation, Warehousing and Plants.
Effectively communicate information to all 3 PL’s verbally, via e-mail and via telephone.
Develop collaborative relationships at all levels within the AFNA team environment, communicating as needed to maximize individual and team performance.
Work closely with and perform additional tasks as delegated by the Director of Logistics and business needs.
Provide direct supervision and support to the TMS Administrator, ensuring their work aligns with departmental goals and performance expectations.
Ensure the TMS Administrator effectively manages system tasks and maintains data accuracy to support seamless transportation and logistics operations.