Logistics & Transportation Analyst

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Attleboro, MA

10d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics & Transportation Analyst (LTA) will report to the VP of Transportation and Logistics. They must effectively problem-solve, multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. Consistent attention to detail will make the LTA position successful. The LTA must be able to operate with very limited day to day direction, be able to work from general guidelines and be able to make most decisions needed to successfully carry out assigned duties and projects. This position operates within defined parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increase profits.

Requirements

2-5 years’ experience in a data driven position or other related field(s).
Must be detailed oriented and have a strong sense of job urgency.
Good business acumen to understand what drives value and a keen ability to critically evaluate various data from numerous sources.
Candidate must be hands-on, have proven analytical skills and can understand and consistently apply conceptual information at a detailed level.
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, graphs, etc.); and synthesize many variables to determine a specific course of action.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to produce accurate and meaningful work product.
High proficiency computer skills (specifically MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) required.
Ability to: lift and carry up to 10 pounds occasionally; sit for extended periods of time, up to 6-8 hours per day; write by hand and keyboard for extended periods of time, up to 6-8 hours per day; assemble papers, paper punch, staple, file; apply sufficient force to open and close file drawers.
Ability to communicate by speech and hearing continuously.
Visual acuity needed for close detail work, preparing, and analyzing data figures, accounting, and computer use.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or a related business discipline is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
Responsible for anticorruption compliance as set forth in the Anticorruption Manual.
Collect and interpret logistics data
Analyze financial data in regard to transportation
Provide weekly/monthly reports to management detailing delivery performance, corporate volume, and shipping trends.
Analyze historical data and trends to guide future planning
Prepare monthly reports on operational and financial metrics
Assist in developing metrics for transportation analysis
Conduct financial and variance analysis for expenses, services, and quality
Proactively monitor shipment volume forecast
Manage utilization vs capacity reporting
Provide weekly market updates for modes of transportation: Truck (Van Trailer, End Dump, Flatbed), Railcar, Export Container
Track daily, shipments for purchases and sales against forecast by region
Prepare quarterly Board of Director PowerPoints/slides presentations on transportation and market data
Prepare monthly/quarterly market outlook, quarterly review for CEO and leadership team
Assist Regional Logistics Managers in implementing strategic initiatives
Assist in RFP preparation and analysis for the department
Assist in establishing standards / procedures for logistics/transportation
Assist in developing plans, policy and procedures to ensure program success
Complete ad-hoc market updates and market analysis
Develop and track metrics that monitor the overall health of transportation program
Work with existing Regional Logistics Managers to standardize how they report daily/weekly/monthly volumes/spend/utilization
Reporting for Regional Logistics Managers: Changes to BI reports, New BI reports
Management of overall BI report catalog for Transportation
Sorts and responds to email / mail daily
Prepares presentations
Maintains subscriptions to: Freightos, FreightWaves National Truckload Index
Special projects as assigned and completed within a timely manner.
Supports the Company’s Anticorruption Program through compliance with the Anticorruption Manual and all Anticorruption Controls.
Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.
Communicates upward problems in transportation, operations, noncompliance with the Code of Conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.