Senior Logistics Analyst

Overview

The pay for this position ranges from $80000 - $95500.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, validates, and develops optimal logistics and international shipping solutions.
• Responsible for processing import and export shipments, including proper packaging, required export/import document creation and submission, and shipment classification.
• Works very closely with Operations and Project Management team to achieve shipping schedules.
• Led analysis in providing statistical information to track cost & metric trends.
• Develops or maintains tools used to quantify project costs, and prepares statistical data for contract negotiations.
• Maintains actual cost data files and logistics budget analysis.
• Identifies internal and external metrics. Identifies innovative continuous improvement opportunities.
• Captures and coordinates with internal team to improve efficiency, productivity, and processes.
• Supports the Logistics Manager, as needed.
• Troubleshoots any issues that may arise to make on-time customer deliveries.
• Pairs regularly with multiple internal teams to achieve goals and work assignments including finance, purchasing, production planning, manufacturing, shipping and receiving, field service, and project management.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree - (Business, Transportation Management, Business Administration, Accounting or related field) Preferred. Equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 3-5 plus years related experience in a manufacturing or logistics services environment is required.
• Candidate Must Have:
• Direct experience with supply chain functions and logistics cost drivers for a manufacturing-based company.
• Knowledgeable in Import and Export laws and regulations, including product classification, ITAR, Incoterms, import and export document filing, record retention requirements.
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Strong organization, project management and leadership skills to prioritize and manage conflicting needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Demonstrated leadership capability to work in cross-functional team structures is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite with Excel skills required.
• Experience with ERP and database system use preferred.
• Microsoft Dynamics AX experience a strong plus.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Occasional Domestic travel may be required to job sites and logistics service providers: up to 5%
• Able to travel regularly between CT locations and offsite warehouses
• This position is primarily sedentary. The ability to move between disconnected buildings to attend meetings and to visit warehouse locations is required.
• Must occasionally work in the manufacturing plant or construction site, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety gloves, hard hats, safety shoes, etc., as designated
• Computer work for extended periods of time is also required