Sr. Logistics Analyst

Howmet Aerospace•Simi Valley, CA

About The Position

The Sr. Logistics Analyst will be responsible for understanding inventory management and other Logistics programs. This role involves administering and reviewing customer orders, performing customer service, and managing customer demand and inventory levels. The analyst will also coordinate with various internal and external teams to ensure customer needs are met and contribute to process improvements and project completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accredited university is required or equivalent experience of not less than 4 years related minimum experience.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with fastener industry part numbers and general manufacturing terminology preferred.
Experience in purchasing, warehousing, logistics and customer service preferred.
Knowledge of Oracle Applications, Intermediate Excel, COP/ QAD, web- based applications experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand inventory management & other Logistics programs.
Administer/ review customer orders/ blanket orders, re: price, quantity, delivery, terms, conditions, etc.
Perform customer service, resolve routine and more complex customers issues.
Download customers’ web-based/other demand & inventory data daily/as necessary.
Review customer demand & inventory data daily/as necessary to release customer orders for shipping to manage customer demand and inventory levels.
Decide/ assist/ advise other team members on quantity allocation to multiple customers when HFS inventory is insufficient to meet customers’ expectations.
Negotiate deliveries with internal suppliers and external customers as necessary.
Analyze/understand customer demand/requirements, contractual commitments, customer specifications, and other data to assist in improving logistics program activities.
Coordinate/negotiate with other functions (shipping, warehouse, manufacturing sites, IS, purchasing and QA) to provide response to customer.
Discuss and negotiate with customers re: customer demand, forecasts, inventory requirements, and inventory levels.
Identify fluctuation in consumptions and seek explanations/resolutions.
Coordinate follow-up between customer and manufacturing sites to better support customer needs.
Advise customers about schedule changes.
Coordinate RMAs and CERs to resolve discrepancies as necessary.
Analyze and recommend improvements for inbound and outbound product flows, inventory movement, inventory levels, product consolidation and shipment (multiple facilities, between facilities, to customer as appropriate/necessary).
Contribute to process/ methodology/ work practices improvement.
Strong involvement in the execution and completion of the projects.
Provide input to the forecast management groups to help in the creation of appropriate production order runs.
Assist with other demand management activities as directed.
Meet with customers on or off site as required.