Logistics Analyst (# 8328)

Summary:
Responsible for scheduling, planning, and oversight of material procurement, production, and delivery.

Responsibilities
• Coordinating flow of materials within the manufacturing facility. Coordinating transfer of materials (premium freight) to and from inventory or warehouse.
• Developing and executing material planning for a product line. Ensuring that all material requirements for assigned programs are satisfied within the allocated time frame.
• Scheduling and controlling the release of materials. Monitoring material inventory in the plant, in the warehouse, and by critical suppliers.
• Building up and following up procurement plan realization to ensure they align with business objectives.
• Tracking and analyzing supplier performance metrics. Collaborating and negotiating with supplier to deliver materials per requirements.

Typical task breakdown:
-    Facilitate the movement of goods inbound
-    Schedule inbound material
-    Resolve MRP exceptions and minimize
-    Work with suppliers to determine when they will ship products
-    Address grief
-    Address finance tickets
-    Product group escalations

Interaction with team: 
-      Interacting with internal and external stakeholders and various product groups

Team Structure
-    Reporting directly to the work director. 6 total on the team.

Work environment: 
-    This candidate will sit onsite in the Morton, IL office at 500 N. Morton Ave.  They will interact with my direct team as well as various product groups that sit at other Client facilities.  Some travel might be needed to have a better understanding of the products we serve and to gain a deeper understanding of the overall EPC/CPC business.

Education & Experience Required: 
-    Years of experience: 2-4 years experience
-    Degree requirement: High School Diploma. Will accept Bachelor’s but still requires 2-4 years of experience.
-    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: Supplier Chain, Logistics Planning Analyst

Additional Technical Skills 
(Required)
-     Microsoft Office Suite 

Soft Skills
(Required)
-     Must be able to work independently
-    Good communication skills (both oral and written)
-    Attention to Detail
-    Analytical Skills
-    Building Relationships

Travel Requirement: 0-25% potential domestic travel
Export Control Requirements: No