Logistics Analyst

We are currently seeking Sr. Logistics Analyst. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

You Will:

• Be responsible for the full cycle of shipment arrangements from placing bookings with the vendors to the point of the final delivery for both domestic and international shipments.
• Look for ways to decrease transit time on urgent freight requests while being cost effective.
• Keep track of all milestones of freight if it goes through the expedited process.
• Partner with merchandise vendors, domestic carriers, and DC locations to ensure timely pick up & deliveries.
• Collaborate with internal teams, as well as transportation providers and warehousing on seamless hand offs of critical shipments.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement throughout daily operations and escalate issues that may cause delays in shipments.
• Communicate critical information to internal and external partners in clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Proactively identify problems and swiftly implement the appropriate solutions.
• Analyze and monitor KPI performance. Ability to understand & manage data reports while owning performance metrics that drive business results.
• Compile and present data analysis to management; measure performance criteria for all carriers and vendors, as well as performance metrics for internal evaluation.
• Hold meetings with the vendors teams via phone or web conferencing to flush out any issues or concerns, as well as just to coordinate timely shipments.
• Ensure proper approvals and financial governance policies are followed during expedited shipments
• Provide incredible responsiveness and attention to detail.
• Work within ERP and TMS systems.
• Be open to working extended shifts occasionally when dealing with expedited shipments.

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You Bring:

• 3-5 years of Logistics and/or Supply Chain related experience.
• Prior international import/export experience, preferably with a 3PL
• A knack to be organized and plan how to divide your time between multiple shipment activities enabling you to work smarter – not harder – so that you get more done in less time, even when time is tight, and pressures are high.
• Great communication skills with internal customers, external suppliers as well as 3PL management. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Conflict resolution skills. You will need to be determined to revolve any conflicts presented for any shipment, ensuring on time delivery time against the required delivery date.
• Expertise attention to detail skills, seeing things normally missed by non-experts in logistics/transportation.
• Ability to make real time decisions with minimal guidance.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Tableau, Smartsheet; 1 year of using Transportation Management System (TMS) with applicable understanding of the relations of various transactions. SAP is a plus.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person