Sr. Logistics Professional

Harley-Davidson•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$83,400 - $129,400•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for executing operational strategies related to Vehicle Logistics. The role will manage 3rd party logistic supplier relationships for vehicle distribution in the US and Canada. The Senior Analyst Logistics also collaborates with peers to identify and implement continuous improvement projects shaping the vehicle logistics processes and systems. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park—a welcoming greenspace open to all. Join our team as a Sr Professional Logistics.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience
Demonstrated success coordinating and supporting multiple projects simultaneously, including planning, prioritizing, and status communication
Sound capability of developing data-driven solution recommendations
Truckload Freight Carrier management experience including competitive bidding, negotiations, and contract execution
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent problem solving, analytical, technical, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

SAP ECC experience
Experience with data analytics tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud, Alteryx, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI
Track record of improving 3PL relationships and performance

Responsibilities

Executing operational strategies for dealer-facing logistics, ensuring the successful inbounding, final processing, storage, transportation, and delivery of vehicles for dealers.
Proactively leading continuous improvement efforts to improve logistics processes and partnerships and collaborating extensively with similar functions in other markets across the globe.
Engaging with and being the first point of escalation for lead third party logistics (3PL) partners and the field sales organization.
Participating in contractual conversations with 3PL partners.
Collaborating with peer(s) across other regions and markets to share best practices and form a global community for consistency and improvement.
Reporting and maintaining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a manner that is consistent across the company.
Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives and implementing distribution network design improvements to meet current and future sales channel requirements.
Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including Order Management and Allocation to ensure agreed upon service levels are being met and issues are being resolved in a timely manner.
Troubleshooting issues preventing the timely shipment of vehicles to dealers by querying and analyzing data in SAP and 3PL information systems.
Ensuring on-time processing of 3PL invoices and rent payments for distribution centers.