Transportation Planning Anaylst

Steel Partners•Elizabeth City, NC

About The Position

OMG Inc. is a global manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for the commercial roofing and construction industries, with manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Minnesota. Its distribution network moves products among internally managed warehouses, third-party distribution centers, and supply partners to customers worldwide. The Transportation Planning Analyst analyzes distribution needs and develops and implements delivery plans to improve speed and accuracy, achieve on-time performance, and reduce costs and transit times. The role gathers and analyzes data on transportation trends and global events that may affect service and delivery decisions, and organizes and manages transportation services to meet delivery goals. It requires transportation, distribution, and general logistics experience, along with communication, project management, and problem-solving skills. The position must be able to complete all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Business Analytics.
At least 5 years of experience performing transportation planning analysis, preferably in a related industry.
Strong understanding of the global and domestic distribution of manufactured goods.
Strong research and data analysis skills, including ability to use Excel for data models, reporting, and presentations.
Ability to use business tools such as ERP to identify trends and forecast challenges.
Ability to collect and analyze relevant industry, competitive, and market data.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, including verbal and written communication that results in mutual understanding.
Excellent time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities while prioritizing issues.
Effective reporting and presentation skills.
Enthusiastic and proactive team player.
Good judgment and excellent time management skills.
Positive can-do attitude.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods; talk and hear in person and by telephone; handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to complete all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Promote safety as the number one priority for all OMG employees.
Collect and analyze data to evaluate existing transportation plans and use lean tools to suggest improvements.
Research and evaluate market, industry, and customer growth trends and conditions that may affect goods distribution.
Support the design of strategies to reduce costs and transit times.
Report regularly on transit performance against goals and recommend countermeasures when goals are missed.
Assist in developing processes to track and predict seasonal demand and propose changes to maximize on-time delivery during peak periods.
Assist Logistics teams in reviewing delivery performance and analyzing ways to reduce costs and improve transit times.
Implement daily and weekly plans with carriers, ensuring loads are covered according to routing plans prepared by carrier managers.
Manage ad-hoc additional loads, cancellations, and other unexpected situations to ensure on-time delivery at the lowest possible cost.
Ensure carriers work according to established expectations and agreements.
Escalate problems and ensure resolutions prevent similar future issues.
Develop standard operating procedures.
Perform other tasks as assigned.