Sr. Analyst, Vehicle Logistics

Glovis•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Analyst supports key functions of the Vehicle Logistics department, with a primary focus on trucking operations and vehicle flow through rail facilities nationwide. This position is responsible for monitoring and coordinating vehicles transported to and from rail ramps, ensuring units are delivered in a timely, efficient, and damage-free manner while meeting established operational and customer service requirements. The Senior Analyst will work closely with railroads, trucking carriers, internal departments, and Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia stakeholders to manage vehicle flow, identify capacity constraints, resolve operational issues, and improve overall rail ramp performance. The position will also oversee the timely and accurate transmission of vendor EDI data, monitor vehicle delivery records, assist with claims and transportation-related issues, and analyze operational trends to identify opportunities for process and performance improvement. Given the operational importance of the rail network, the Senior Analyst is expected to independently identify risks, escalate critical issues, recommend corrective actions, and support management with data-driven analysis and reporting.

Requirements

Strong understanding of automotive transportation, trucking, rail, or logistics operations.
Ability to independently manage multiple operational priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
Ability to communicate effectively with transportation vendors, customers, management, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond effectively to transportation disruptions and changing operational conditions.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze and present operational data.
Ability to develop and maintain productive vendor relationships while holding transportation partners accountable to established performance expectations.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when managing vehicle status, EDI, delivery records, and operational reporting.
HS Diploma/G.E.D. Required
1 years of direct experience in Logistics, Trucking, Rail Operations, Supply Chain, Port Operations, Procurement

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor daily vehicle operations at assigned rail facilities, with a strong emphasis on maintaining established dwell-time targets and ensuring vehicles are shipped within two business days of railcar unloading whenever operationally feasible.
Monitor inbound railcar pipelines and projected vehicle volumes to ensure trucking vendors maintain sufficient capacity to manage anticipated rail ramp inventory.
Proactively identify potential capacity shortages, congestion, or service disruptions and coordinate corrective actions with management, railroads, trucking vendors, ports, and other transportation partners.
Support decisions to temporarily adjust rail shipments, utilize alternative transportation options, or redirect volume to truck-direct service when rail ramp capacity constraints require intervention.
Review daily inventory, shipment activity, dwell, and carrier performance to identify vehicles or locations requiring immediate operational attention.
Request and analyze shipment reports and vehicle ETAs from trucking vendors and provide timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
Provide trucking vendors with operational information necessary to effectively plan capacity and execute shipments, including rail pipeline reports, on-ground inventory, allocation forecasts, dealer STI information, and weekend delivery requirements.
Coordinate backup carrier support when primary transportation providers are unable to meet required capacity or service expectations.
Track vehicle Delivery Record Status from rail ramps to ensure physical deliveries and corresponding electronic records are completed accurately and timely.
Serve as a primary operational liaison between trucking vendors, railroads, dealers, customers, Sales Regions, and internal GLOVIS departments regarding rail ramp transportation activities.
Communicate dealer and customer-requested vehicle holds and ensure all involved parties remain informed of changes, releases, and other relevant updates.
Coordinate communication and operational response related to Force Majeure events, weather disruptions, rail interruptions, carrier capacity constraints, and other events that may impact vehicle delivery.
Work closely with Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia Sales Regions and transportation partners to resolve delivery concerns and support overall customer satisfaction.
Monitor trucking vendor performance and escalate recurring service, capacity, dwell, or compliance issues to management.
Develop strong working relationships with transportation partners while maintaining accountability for GLOVIS service and performance expectations.
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-Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation, 14 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