Sr. Logistics Analyst, Transportation

About the Role

A Logistics Sr. Analyst uses analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, improve and/or control Logistics operations and processes. Sr. Logistics Analysts are responsible for data management, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support Logistics management. Solves problems by considering courses of action within the framework of business goals and standards. Operates with minimal supervision and, once given general assignments, prioritizes and executes tasks. Provides and communicates recommendations to upper management. Mentors and guides Logistics Analysts in daily work tasks.

Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, able to support and lead multiple projects, possess excellent communication skills, work well with a team, interact with multiple levels and functions within the Logistics organization, and able to manage vendor/business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Daily project activity coordination for multiple large-scale initiatives such as Supply Chain Sync, Manual Floor Load, and Breakpack enhancement Implementation.
• Developing and executing scorecarding for project and key organizational metrics to evaluate the performance to business case of those projects.
• Performs forecasting, development, and implementation of process improvement opportunities associated with assigned projects.
• Performs analysis in support of requested business and systemic enhancements which will result in cost savings to the company.
• Utilizes quantitative skills to create and analyze reports to support business execution. Supports the business through ad-hoc queries and maintains reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs (25%).
• Develops business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product, or technology. Identifies Logistics process improvement opportunities through strategic thinking, critical thinking, and analysis (25%).
• Provides recommendations to senior management. Mentors and guides Logistics Analysts (20%).
• Performs data management through data mining, data modeling, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, process mapping, or problem analysis while executing day-to-day processes related to area of responsibility. Develops and maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models. Supports business through ad-hoc queries and maintains reports (20%).
• Manages vendor/business partner relationships (10%).

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Qualifications

The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

• Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Math, or Finance Degree (preferred).
• Master's Degree (preferred).
• Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, and Visio.
• Advanced skills in MiniTab, Access, SQL, Visual Basic for Data Acquisition and Analysis, and Visio-Process Mapping.
• Project Management Skills.
• Finance/CBA/Capital Budget Experience.

Travel Requirements

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.