Hi
Professional,
Greetings,
I
hope you are doing well. We have a new job opportunity with one of our direct
manufacturing clients.
Kindly
review the below-mentioned job description and let me know your thoughts on it.
Here
is the new opportunity:
Logistics Analyst 2 - (68957-1)
Morton, IL
12 months
Job Description
Summary: The main function of a logistics planning analyst is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical planning analyst is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.
Job Responsibilities:
- Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
- Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
- Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
- Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materials.
- Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 2-4 years related experience required.
Typical task breakdown:
- Collaborating with the Carriers, Transportation Operations, Procurement, Suppliers, and Facilities to resolve complex issues
- Aid in critical supplier communications (Frequent)
- Active participant in relationship management / regular meetings / performance improvement initiatives with key GTOC-A customers (Adhoc)
- Ability to utilize transportation management system track & trace of critical supplier shipments within the GTOC-A network (Daily)
- Collaborate with peers to achieve demanding team goals
- Approval of carrier accessorial fees via Salesforce platform (Primary responsibility)
- Ability to manipulate Power Bi metrics to identify performance measures (Daily)
- Export data from Power Bi to Excel and perform basic commands (Adhoc, daily)
- Invoice Content Generation analyst support (Back up support)
- Communicate effectively with next level and senior level management
Top 3 Skills
- Effective communication
- Ability to learn new technology and become a proficient user
- Ability/willingness to work within queue repeating similar functions for extended periods of times or days
Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
- Microsoft Suite (ie. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Proficient (to advanced) in Excel
- Experience in inventory or transportation related platforms
(Desired)
- Experience with Power Bi
- Experience in invoicing or has basic financial acumen
- Knowledge of Client systems (TMS, TOCS, EWM, TW Slot, etc.)
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email or in person meetings
- Works in fast paced, team environment
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Sense of urgency
(Desired)
- Potential to lead meetings and process improvement dialogues
Disqualifiers/Red Flags:
- No transportation or supply chain background
