Supply Chain Analyst

Gellert Global Group•Elizabeth, NJ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, Tipico Cheese Products) and has been importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and information technology, and supply the needs of retailers, distributors, food service chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike. We are seeking a Supply Chain Analyst who will report to the Senior Director of Global Supply Chain. This individual will be responsible for timely and accurate reports as well as detailed analysis of logistics operations for imported global ocean freight. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and demonstrated knowledge of systems, data entry, and cost avoidance are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years of experience within the supply chain industry
Excellent analytical skills.
Individual must be a critical thinker and problem solver with analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent problem solving ability with demonstrated experiences of managing with facts not emotion
Excellent communication skills including listening, written, oral and group presentation
Ability to communicate with different levels of the organization
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced fluid work environment
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Data review of rates received from Ocean partners
Run optimization scenarios for determining routing guides (i.e. determining primary and secondary carriers for multiple lanes)
Update Infor Nexus system with new carrier contracts
Create cost analysis of alternate port scenarios by customer
Determine optimum handling of import containers by port
Support Ocean Procurement by registering rates for each carrier in Infor Nexus
Conduct �cost average� studies for multiple container carriers and freight forwarders where we have a mix of rates serving one volume lane
Find demurrage paid by carrier/by port and organize requests for refunds
Interact as necessary with other departments (Transportation, Warehouse Ops, Finance, Product Management) to provide information relevant to their respective areas.
Lead or participate on project teams as required.
Perform root cause analysis in developing corrective action plans.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Other duties assigned as needed.