Logistics Analyst 2 - 118859-1
Lafayette, IN
12 months
Job Description
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.
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- provides support to Engineering within the Prove Design team as a Purchasing Analyst, verifying PO details, resolving any PO/Quote discrepancies and issue Prove Design POs to the supply base with correct supplier code, price, unit of measure and applicable tax codes.
- A back-up to the Prove Design Coordinators Processing Prove Design orders to procure parts/services for Engineering and writing domestic and overseas shipping orders for Engineering shipment requests when a Coordinator is out of the office or to assist with a heavy workload.
- Analyze data within the Invoicing report, assist in resolving invoice discrepancies and follow up on missing invoices for Prove Design shipments from the supply base.
Reason/motivation for request:
- Backfill
Why Client? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”
Why this Role?
- This opportunity provides a breadth of exposure and cross functional experience. You will interact with Engineering, Suppliers, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Accounting.
- You will obtain a strong exposure to Engineering, deepen purchasing and supply chain expertise, experience a vast amount of cross training across the Prove Design process and strengthen analytical and problem solving skills.
Typical task breakdown:
- Review purchasing workload and issue POs as needed throughout the day. Issuing POs is not an all day task. When not issuing POs, you perform the other tasks as needed.
Interaction with team:
- You will interact with the entire team but mostly with the Prove Design Coordinators.
Team Structure
- 2 Prove Design Coordinators, 2 Purchasing Analysts and 2 Prove Design Follow Up Analysts. Currently have one intern. Prove Design Crib is offsite, but you will have interactions with them from time to time.
Work environment:
- Onsite 5 days a week. Steady work flow that many times requires a sense of urgency, can be fast paced and requires the ability to multi-task, and quickly and accurately analyze the information within the workload, report or email.
Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience preferred.
- Degree requirement: 2 year degree
- Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes
- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role:
Top 3 Skills
- Procurement and Purchase Order Processing
- Data Analysis, Reporting and Invoice Reconciliation
- Supplier Coordination and Issue Resolution
Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
- Purchase order creation and maintenance
- Procurement and Supply Chain Processes
- Domestic and International Shipping Coordination
- Supplier Management
(Desired)
- Prototype/Prove Design procurement experience
- Knowledge of import/export documentation and logistics
- Power BI or other reporting tools
- Understanding of tax codes and purchasing compliance requirements
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Customer service mindset and cross-functional collaboration
(Desired)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Adaptability and flexibility during changing priorities
- Initiative and willingness to assist across multiple functions
Travel Requirement – 0-25% (domestic)
Export Control Requirements-NO
Ravi Teja
615-219-6196
ravi.teja@harveynash.com
