Supply Chain Logistics Analyst

IMCD Group B.V.•Westlake, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

IMCD is creating a world of opportunity as a global leader in the formulation, sales and distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients. Our story can be traced back to a small group of companies that came together in 1995 with a vision for the industry. Today, guided by the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, we operate in more than 60 countries across six continents and proudly employ over 5,200 professionals. Our aim is to help our suppliers simplify and grow their business operations through our extensive local networks, market intelligence and technical expertise. Our customers benefit from direct access to a large portfolio of high-quality products, avoiding the complexity of dealing with multiple points of contact. As a responsible distributor of specialty chemicals, our strategy for growth is underpinned by balancing the needs of our people, the environment, and the communities within which we operate. We are rightfully proud of our team's diversity, which draws from a range of backgrounds and nationalities, and enables us to benefit from fresh perspectives and ways of problem-solving. (www.imcdgroup.com)

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, supply chain or a related administrative operations role.
Strong understanding of freight invoices and related documents.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.), Outlook, and general reporting tools.
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with logistics partners, internal teams, and cross-functional departments.
Capable of working independently while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to support process improvements and align behavior with company core values.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred but not required
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management preferred
Prior experience with JD Edwards and/or Salesforce CRM
Experience working with 4PL Providers / Freight Forwarders

Responsibilities

Prepare freight quotes and validate carrier invoices.
Ensure accurate and timely accruals to support financial integrity.
Analyze transportation data and identify discrepancies.
Partner with carriers and internal teams to resolve issues.
Maintain precise cost records and improve quote-to-invoice accuracy.
Review freight quote queue and work with carriers to provide accurate and timely pricing to internal customers.
Work closely with the pricing team to validate and maintain accurate freight cost data for new business opportunities.
Review freight invoices for accuracy and verify all charges using invoice-processing tools in JD Edwards before approving payment.
Collaborate with carriers to resolve discrepancies and ensure all invoices are processed and paid within established terms.
Work with Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) providers and carriers on rejected invoices to correct any errors and ensure the correct parties are being invoiced for freight charges.
Analyze all shipments with missing accruals on a weekly basis and provide Finance with the estimated charges for each shipment.
Work with internal key stakeholders to improve processes to reduce the number of missing accruals.
Review all accessorial charges to understand the root cause of these charges.
Work with internal stakeholders to reduce the spend on controllable accessorial charges.