LOGISTICS ANALYST - INBOUND

Summary of Position
Provide operational support to all areas of the Supply Chain, specifically inbound planning
Provide customer service support by collaborating with carriers, the DC’s, vendors and transportation to ensure optimal service levels at the lowest possible cost to serve

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete daily transportation routing processes to ensure the highest service levels at the lowest possible landed cost
• Monitor, track and trace carrier pick-ups and deliveries from vendors daily, communicating service challenges and updating systems as appropriate
• Execute reports to support daily operational tasks
• Facilitate effective communication between the vendors, merchants, the DC’s and transportation to report logistics cost, service standards, and transport plan
• Provide customer service support to the entire company to meet each department’s inbound delivery and service requirements
• Complete other analysis, reporting, projects and duties as required

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent four years work experience in logistics operations
• Extensive proficiency in MS software applications, specifically MS Excel
• Demonstrated understanding of basic principles of Logistics and Distribution
• Ability to work effectively both independently or as a team
• Ability to successfully apply mathematical concepts to operational challenges
• Ability to solve complex problems to resolution
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to meet aggressive project deadlines
• Must be capable of using operational support software to complete daily tasks

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience in transportation or supply chain
• This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, as they may be amended or added to as needed.