Logistics Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. Manage route activity including invoicing and shipment tracing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Update and maintain spreadsheets on locations and inventory of saddles.

• Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, estimated time of arrival, and transportation costs of all SFES/DFES equipment.

• Provide ongoing analyses in areas of equipment cost and cost per mile for saddle equipment.

• Prepare reports on logistics performance measures.

• Confer with operating company management teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or minimize cost.

• Remotely monitor the flow of saddle inventory using logistics information systems.

• Track saddle flow from origin to final delivery.

• Recommend improvements to existing or planned logistics processes.

• Develop or maintain models for logistics uses, such as cost estimating or demand forecasting.

• Review procedures, such as vendor cost and saddle inventory management, to ensure maximum efficiency and minimum cost.

• Apply analytic methods or tools to understand, predict, or control logistics operations or processes.

• Maintain equipment records in accordance with corporate policies.

• Compute reporting metrics, such as on-time delivery rates and saddle inventory turns.

• Route or reroute drivers based on demand for equipment.

• Contact carriers and negotiate rates or schedules.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

• Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.

• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.

• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school): Preferred

Experience:

3 plus years of experience in transportation field or logistics

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.