Supply Chain Optimization Specialist

5 days ago

Dearborn, Michigan, United States Penske Truck Leasing Full time
Job Description

Job Summary:

A Supply Chain Analyst will be responsible for maintaining solutions related to customer agreements and recommending changes to improve efficiency, provide cost savings, and reduce support. The position requires customer interactions and the ability to represent Penske in customer meetings. The Supply Chain Analyst will work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, and Technology to support logistics solutions and strategic cost savings opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze route schedules, load plans, historical activity, and customer trends to provide recommendations for routing efficiency and solution effectiveness.
  • Support the design and implementation of a developed supply chain solution.
  • Identify cost savings opportunities for customers.
  • Handle recurring analysis and tasks to drive continuous cost savings initiatives.
  • Examine current processes and implement or recommend improvements to drive out waste.
  • Proactively monitor and manage key performance indicators and execute root cause analysis using TM operating systems.
  • Interact with customers to resolve problems and coordinate implementations.
  • Develop and distribute weekly customer metrics and develop customer performance reports.
  • Meet customer deadlines and develop metrics dashboards that highlight customer-specific analytics.
  • Develop and assist with presenting customer analytics, key trends, and solution proposals during customer QBRs.
  • Apply network changes and synchronize execution with TM systems.
  • Map and document standard operating processes.
  • Apply tactical processes daily within established business rules.
  • Use discretion and independent judgment to answer customer requests and propose solutions.
  • Work with internal subject matter experts to resolve problems and support implementations.
  • Follow processes set by engineering and help implement process changes and transportation design changes.
  • Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:


• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred.


• 1 year of inventory/auditing/transportation experience preferred.


• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain, and logistics.


• Ability to learn and operate various inventory and transportation management systems, in addition to extension applications.


• Ability to follow processes and procedures.


• Data Analysis skills required.


• Strong problem-solving and time management skills required.


• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and multitask required.


• Ability to follow processes and standard procedures.


• Experience analyzing large sets of data preferred.


• Advanced computer skills, including Excel and Outlook, required.


• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.


• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the hours necessary to accomplish the job duties, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.

Physical Requirements:

-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.

-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain

Job Family: Analytics & Intelligence

Address: 15041 S Commerce Drive

Primary Location: US-MI-Dearborn

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2412982

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