Logistics Analyst

Impact Confections is an innovative manufacturer of candies marketed under the WarHeads® and Melster Candies® brand names. WarHeads® are one of the most recognized (and tastiest!) sour candies in the world and the fastest growing brand in the market!

SUMMARY

The Logistics Project Analyst ensures all activities mapped in the Logistics Project Plan happen as planned on time and within budget. Responsible for the follow-up of each activity with the correspondent stake holders, identifying and calling out any risks that may affect the committed timeline, he/she must conduct periodic meetings with the Project Team and/or Key Stakeholders involved in the Project according to the RACI Matrix, making sure the Project is completed and delivered on-time meeting Business Expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Identifying Steering Committee, Sponsors, Coordinators and Project team.
• Identifying CPS (Critical Path Schedule), Predicating and Parallel activities.
• Lead and motivate project teams across multiple departments or disciplines.
• Monitor project progress and performance, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Calling out or escalating delayed or pending decision items.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Report regularly on project status, milestones, and financials to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage vendor and third-party relationships, as needed.
• Facilitate project meetings, documentation, and approvals.
• Promote best practices in project management and continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Is responsible for the overall supervision, coordination, and timely execution of the project plan. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include following up on each milestone delivery and confirming execution thru evidence of task deliverable. Accountable for interviewing, defining, and confirming each task with key stakeholders; appraising performance; rewarding and calling out delayed activities or unresponsible team players; addressing complaints, resolving problems and escalating issues to management if necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree preferred plus (2) plus years of experience and/or combination of related experience and/or training. Preferred certifications on Project Management, PMP, Princes2, Lean Manufacturing, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Continuous Improvement Methodology. Preferred experience or background in Logistics, Warehousing, Planning or Supply Chain Processes.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Proven effective interpersonal skills. Native English Speaker, ideally with Spanish medium level

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read, interpret and update formulas.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Proficiency with project management tools (e.g.: MS Project, Asana, Trello, Jira, Autocad). Ability to learn application software essential to performing job tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee eventually would need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

SOFT SKILLS

• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptability and resilience under pressure.
• Strategic thinking and attention to detail.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.