About this opportunity
Shorr Packaging Corp. lists this Logistics Analyst opportunity in aurora, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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The Logistics Analyst is a critical, high visibility role within Shorr's rapidly growing organization. This position is responsible for collaborating with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Product Vendors and Freight Carriers in supporting all aspects of the Supply Chain. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordination of outbound 3PL, inbound vendor and drop ship shipments, ensuring timely deliveries to meet our customer's requirements. Must develop a strong understanding of the day-to-day tactical operational activities from management of shipments, order receipt, carrier selection to final delivery. This position will also identify opportunities for service and cost improvements.
Responsibilities
Facilitates communication between Operations, Sales, Vendors and Customer Service to promote a healthy and efficient supply chain.
Responsible for optimizing carriers to obtain required service levels at the most competitive price.
Manage the execution of entire shipment and transportation life cycle from order receipt and carrier tender through final delivery to customer.
Perform daily shipment tracking for strategic customer deliveries to ensure customer expectations are being fulfilled.
Monitor carrier service KPI's and conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions when metrics fall below established thresholds.
Identify and partner with Corporate Logistics Manager on cost savings and operational improvement opportunities.
Ensure that quality, quantity, customer satisfaction, and financial commitments are met.
Manage freight invoice exceptions.
Ability to utilize the Transportation Management System to quote and route shipments in a cost effective and efficient manner.
Communicate and resolve service issues quickly and efficiently.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, or similar degree or equivalent transportation planning, logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain experience
Distribution and warehouse operations experience a plus.
Knowledge of OTR, LTL, and Parcel shipment modes of transport and their operations required
Experience with TMS systems as well as the ability to learn new systems quickly required
Experience in outsourced Managed Transportation Programs
International logistics experience preferred
The position requires strong analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills, along with being a strong team player
Ability to move from task to task in a very fast-paced environment
Must be well organized, capable of handling a variety of issues and assignments
Firm grasp of logistics, supply chain, inventory, distribution, transportation, business, and management principles
Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Strong MS Office skills with an emphasis on intermediate Excel skills, and the ability to interpret reports.
Compensation
The base pay range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 per year.
Who can apply
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