JOB TITLE; LOGISTICS ANALYST I
SALARY RANGE: $43,000 – $55,000
WORK SCHEDULE: MONDAY – FRIDAY HYBRID SCHEDULE
JOB SUMMARY / GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for ensuring existing carriers are managing awarded lanes and securing logistics options to reduce and control costs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned. A teammate in this position must have the ability to:
• Analyze performance by carrier partners (decline, on time, systems data updates, low margin), and identify strategies to improve poor performance.
• Resource other logistics options or Transportation modes to improve current performance.
• Work on continuous process improvement strategies for lane conversion and analysis.
• Work with internal partners in backhaul conversions.
• Negotiate directly with carriers directly on matters related to spot shipments, claims, and accessorial charges.
• Serve as direct contact for McLane divisions, Procurement, and Suppliers on all aspects of inbound freight related to specific purchase order questions on a daily basis.
• Negotiate freight cost and provide specific cost feedback to customers.
• Provide specific feedback to Vantix management related to service reporting and inbound freight margin loss.
• Investigate and resolve all matters related to carrier accessorial charges on behalf of Kinexo
• Coordinate meetings with multiple carriers during annual, monthly and quarterly reviews.
• Foster relationships with carrier’s partners with long-term goals of controlling/improving transportation costs.
• Attend conventions/seminars/meetings to market Vantix to internal, external and carrier partners.
• Work with Logistics Systems Analyst with training new carriers with compliance to systems needs.
• Audit reports – monthly and quarterly (carrier decline, on time, low margin).
• Identifying low performing lanes and carriers from current/new reports and determine strategies to improve performance directly related to Kinexo Logistics financial performance.
• Review reports and processes to make them more efficient, timely and relevant.
• Spot market growth and cost reduction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
A teammate in this position must:
• Have a BS or BA degree in Transportation, Logistics, or commensurate experience in logistics environment.
• Have an understanding of business logistics and supply chain management, including transportation, distribution and customer service.
• Have 2+ years in logistics or operations environment.
• Have creativity, problem solving and strong analytical and communication skills.
• Be knowledgeable of information systems and strong database and spreadsheet knowledge is essential.
• Have experience with MS Access, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Office environment.