Supply Chain Analyst

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze company transportation spend to ensure cost efficiency and budget alignment.
• Support cost studies and provide analysis to guide strategic sourcing and operational decisions.
• Cook up coordination among suppliers and plants to address supply chain disruptions such as supplier shortages, shipping delays or acts of god by securing alternate sourcing, expedite shipments and manage capacity issues.
• Inform cross functional teams and provide recommendations regarding supplier relief request.
• Manage large-value and international freight claims, coordinating with providers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee cargo insurance processes and ensure shipments are properly protected based on value and risk exposure.
• Maintain strong relationships with carriers and third-party logistics provider (3PL) to ensure service performance and issue resolution.
• Escalate operational or 3PL Provider service issues and work collaboratively to implement corrective actions.
• Support carrier selection and contract management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 Years experience in transportation contracts, or Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L).
• Experience with ERP systems; preferred SAP & Plex.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with carriers, 3PL providers, and freight claims.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.