Transportation & Logistics Analyst I

AOB Products Company•Columbia, MO

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation and Logistics Analyst supports the end-to-end supply chain activities of the organization and will report to the Global Transportation Manager. The primary areas of responsibility will include global logistics and inventory analytics. Focus will be on ensuring material is fluidly moving through the supply chain, cost savings activities, increased customer satisfaction, increased inventory availability, and improving global supply chain metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field: Finance/Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations. Management, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering preferred; equivalent work experience will also be strongly considered.
Understanding of transportation/logistics/supply chain concepts highly preferred.
Experience working with internal/external customers.
Experience with big data and/or financial analysis.
Proficient using Microsoft Office applications; strong user of Excel, competent user of ERP and TMS systems.
Strong written and oral communication.
Exceptional critical thinking ability.
Willingness to dig deep into the data and possess the excitement to present your findings.
Excellent time management skills.
Able to complete tasks while working independently.
Proven ability to solve operational problems using different tools and methods.
Passion to succeed and move up within the organization.
Excellent intuitive, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Maintain a positive attitude and work independently to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

Analyze transportation and inventory data and suggest ways to decrease spend while improving efficiency
Analyze carrier options, manage ongoing relationships, report shipment issues, provide proof of delivery, and provide required export file documentation
Assemble presentations to translate data analysis into visual concepts; ensure visuals are both informative and attractive
Maintain import/export records for non-licensed shipments per CBP requirements
Analyze and Administer Tariff Drawback Program, serving as liaison to Outside Vendor
Monitor inbound and outbound shipments to customers and ensure exceptions are identified and corrected
Tracking approved Ocean and Air freight spend, as well as cargo values
Research freight damages/shortages and perform root cause analysis to suggest ways to prevent incidents in the future, filing claims as necessary
Coordinate transportation for special events such as tradeshows, special orders, etc.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to accomplish strategic and tactical goals
Become a subject-matter expert for all things transportation and logistics related
Work with purchasing/sourcing to implement new programs for inbound logistics to the D.C.
Work with operations/customer service to identify transportation issues. Serve as liaison to carriers/providers to address concerns.