Logistics Analyst

3 months ago


Wauwatosa, United States Briggs & Stratton Full time
Position Description

As a Logistics Analyst your role will be to execute logistics plans for the delivery and distribution of finished products and ensure product arrives complete, on time and in a cost effective manner. You will also maintain appropriate records, prepare reports and coordinate logistics activities with internal and external customers.

You will do this by:

  • Providing frontline support for daily logistics operations, resolving issues and ensures on time delivery of products
  • Participating in development and implementation of logistics plans affecting the delivery and distribution of finished products
  • Identifying and analyzing root causes of issues and working with logistics partners to develop solutions and performance improvement measures
  • Cultivating relationships with other departments to understand their customers needs and propose ideas to exceed expectations
  • Documenting and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as needed
  • Maintaining department shipment data and records, running monthly report, identifying trends and opportunities for cost savings
  • Performing other duties as assigned
You are the type of person who is/has:
  • Comprehensive experience with Microsoft office suite of products, Google Applications, and other software associated with assigned work
  • Well-developed knowledge of ERP systems like SAP
  • Well-developed ability to meet deadlines and organize and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, detail oriented
  • Solid knowledge of the principles of transportation logistics
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate and interact with diverse groups of people
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements
  • Three years experience in logistics, transportation or supply chain or related field


Physical & Environmental Requirements

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.