Senior Analyst - Demand Planning (MA)

Glovis•Montgomery, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

About GLOVIS America Inc. GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies. Summary The Demand Planning Senior Analyst will be responsible for coordinating with various departments such as operations, warranty, body shop, and campaign, as well as National Headquarters, to facilitate the creation of a production plan. This plan will be entered into our custom web-based Transportation Management System (TMS) software to provide accurate Estimated Time of Arrivals (ETAs) to our finished vehicle customers.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Required
Ability to work independently and in a team Required
Proficient with PC skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database management systems Required
HS Diploma/G.E.D. Required
3 - 5 Years of experience in business, analytics, logistics, warehousing, automotive Required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of finished vehicle logistics processes and regulations is Preferred
Bachelors degree Preferred
4-7 years of experience in business, analytics, logistics, warehousing, automotive Preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate with local departments (operations, yard management, warranty, body shop, and campaign) and National Headquarters to gather necessary information for creating a production plan
Analyze historical data and current trends to develop accurate production plans
Confirm that production plan fits within capacity constraints at the department level
Develop and provide input on medium and long-term production goals (tender targets)
Communicate effectively with our customers and HQ Logistics Planning to ensure all input and feedback is considered in the production planning process
Enter production plans into our custom web-based TMS software accurately and in a timely manner
Monitor and track the progress of production plans, identify any issues or delays, and proactively communicate updates to relevant parties
Identify areas for process improvement within the vehicle inventory control function and work collaboratively to identify countermeasures
Cross-train on Vehicle Inventory Control duties (out gating, vessel reconciliation, hot car escalation) and backfill as necessary
Train and mentor junior analysts, providing guidance and support as needed
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short and Long Term Disability
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
401(k) with Generous Matching
Referral Bonuses
Auto Allowance
Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities
Discretionary Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits may vary by location.
All benefits pursuant to Company policy