As a Logistics Analyst, you are in a unique position to bridge the gap between the worlds of business and analytics to drive profitable action. You speak enough of the language of both the business side and the numbers side to ensure all parties understand requirements and strategies to be profitable. You can tell the story of the business you support to provide clear answers and direction for business owners and execution teams. You don't take the status quo as a given and encourage innovation. The purpose of this position is to provide customer focused analytics to assist in maximizing the efficiency and profitability of the logistics operation and provide customers with detailed analysis they need to operate their supply chain. Develop and maintain recurring and on demand reports for customers and customer service teams. This is includes service and transportation cost metrics. Daily the role utilizes financial, logistical and procurement databases to assist in the development of reporting. You should have a forward thinking, results oriented approach to provide creative solutions and Tableau dashboards to answers business questions.
We believe you will be successful with us if:
- You are highly analytical - gut feel is not your game. You can formulate opinions based on data and the patterns you see in the data. Your focus is on details and driving for clarity in business decisions.
- You’re background is in analytics, accounting or logistics with a strong aptitude for numbers and financials.
- You enjoy solving problems - both by yourself and in a team. When you see a gap you can creatively formulate a possible solution and get an agreement from the right stakeholders. ---You collaboratively work with others.
- You are a self-starter with ability to manage several ongoing projects.
- You can use visual tools (ex. graphs, charts) to tell the story of your analysis and business performance. Having Tableau experience is preferred.
- You are good at working on multiple projects at the same time and can prioritize what happens next even when scope changes or the business focus shifts.
- Your motivation to be at work feeds from seeing your efforts come to life, being part of a strong team and the gratification in tackling the next business gap.
- You have a strong work ethic and feel satisfaction at helping the company grow.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The job functions listed below represent the essential job duties and responsibilities of the above-listed
position.
- Review customers' requests for proposals, analyze data, and develop and optimize transportation.
- Develop and maintain recurring and on demand reports.
- Work with account executives, operations management, and internal departments to develop optimal strategy for freight management business design.
- Utilize financial, logistical, and procurement databases to assist in the development and integration of operational efficiencies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- 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 essential functions.
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word experience essential. Microsoft Access/similar database experience a plus
- Knowledge and understanding of financial statements.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain all aspects of work performed to Management, Account Executives, and customers.
- Transportation knowledge/experience preferred.
- Self starter with ability to manage RFP/Pricing Process and startup process for new business.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
- One to two years statistical analyst experience such as accounting/finance preferred.
- One to two years personal computer experience. (MS Excel).
- Six months to one year transportation experience preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Seeing and hearing: Read documents, computer screen answer phones, 75-100 %
- communicate in person.
- Standing and walking. 0-24 %
- Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling. 0-24 %
- Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, and writing. 75-100 %
- Lift in excess of 10 pounds. 0-24 %
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