Job Title:
Logistics Analyst
Location:
Santa Ana, CA
Job Type:
Full-time, On-Going Contract, W2
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, Onsite
Pay Range:
$33 – $36 per hour
Job Description:
Role and Responsibilities
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Quickly and proactively evaluate and resolve problems that may arise while trucks and drivers are in transit.
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Ability to expect the unexpected and monitor and adjust today and tomorrow’s plans throughout the day.
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Participates and/or leads to strategic projects related to freight and transportation, implementing improvements in the process and operation that would either reduce costs or increase logistics efficiency.
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Monitor/Negotiate transportation costs ensuring low cost with a high service level, contracts/rates for shipment, storage fees, and distribution status of the product
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Various systems management (internal and external) to accomplish daily/weekly/monthly tasks.
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Ability to proficiently manage multiple tasks/projects while staying organized in day-to-day activities.
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Work directly with 3PLs to resolve customer complaints and issues.
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Establish and measure KPIs by applying statistical methods that could positively drive the performance of on-time delivery, warehouse inventory management, and product quality
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Documenting and data collection for supporting departments/activities
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Ability to make decisions based on cost and service drivers to better serve the organization.
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Ad-hoc support includes providing ad-hoc support for our sales team, executives, supply chain team, finance team, accounting team, and regulatory team (providing documents, creating reports, and more as requested)
Required Education/Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree preferred and 3+ years of experience in logistics and/or transportation.
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Load Planning/Order Management experience is a plus.
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Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems and Warehouse Management Systems.
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Strong Excel proficiency and skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work well in teams and work with remote teammates.
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Works on problems with limited and routine scope where limited analysis of data requires identification of predetermined solutions.
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Exercises of judgment within defined practices and policies in selection of methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
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Typically has general knowledge of logistics operations related to employee’s specific area of work, and knowledge of overall logistics operations.
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Can identify standard problems within the delivery cycle and make a recommendation to provide a solution to achieve customer satisfaction.
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Ability to work extended periods of time in an open office environment.
Skills and Qualifications
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Top Three Skills
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Data analytical skill
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Transportation experience
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Excel skill and SAP
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Vendor Management
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