100% Remote/WFH :: Logistics Analyst/ Inbound Transportation Analyst

Company: Agile Global Solutions, Inc.
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: February 16, 2021

Job Description:

?Job Title: Logistics Analyst/ Inbound Transportation Analyst

Location: ?Remote/ WFH????

Job Type: Contract, 6+ Months

SUMMARY

Maintaining a secure and reliable supply chain is essential for ensuring that the right products reach the right destinations safely and efficiently. Ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of products to trade partners and customers across the North American Continent requires the supply chain to work closely with other business functions within the company through various business processes.

The Transportation Analyst enhances product workflow by analyzing and developing logistics plans that influence decisions and policies in support of domestic and internationally sourced finished products, components and raw materials. They are also responsible for executing time-sensitive data entry accurately across multiple systems. This data is critical to understanding delivery times, transit issues, and opportunities to improve process flows. This position reports to the Inbound Transportation Manager and works cross-functionally to determine ways to optimize service levels, improve supply chain efficiency and minimize costs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor degree preferred.
Minimum two years of experience with data analysis or measurement reporting
Strong analytical skills with basic understanding of statistics
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and reporting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Able to apply analytical and decision-making skills
Capable of setting priorities, meeting pre-determined deadlines and multi-tasking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, organizes and executes Logistics activities and projects while ensuring assigned target dates are met.
Strong participation in team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking project assignments, while providing the appropriate guidance to cross-functional team members.
Works with customers to establish delivery dates and times, in coordination with 3PL logistics team to ensure on time delivery of product.
Responsible for any customer system data entry or appointment making process.
Creates or revises standard operating procedures for logistics processes.
Manages day to day execution of SAP transactions.
Manage day to day execution of inbound shipments, working closely with the sourced product team to support the flow of inbound orders and inventory requests, the RDCs/Hubs for OEM product flow, and with factories on inbound flow of materials.
Research vendor and container invoices against contracted terms to ensure correct billing.
Coordinate International Import and Export shipments with Customs & Trade, Global Logistics, and key stakeholders to ensure smooth flow of inbound and international shipments.
Coordinate with Global logistics on freight rates and contract terms for new and existing lanes.
Work with 3PL team on providing updated inbound shipment information and smooth flow of information from suppliers through the supply chain.
Manage and work with GSO to correct shipment information and various document issues.
Resolve service-related issues with appropriate Steamship line contacts to ensure no delays are experienced in container delivery.
Develop and maintain monthly inbound transportation reports and metrics. Classified as Internal
Monitor and manage collaborative relationship with Steamship Line and domestic carrier partners
Analyze market data, trends and alternative transportation solutions looking for process improvement, error correction and cost savings.
Lead on-going improvement projects and tasks.
Research vendor and container invoices against contracted terms to ensure correct billing.
Works with AP team to ensure invoice payment compliance.
Develop, implement and track cost saving opportunities via the Project Tracker.

Sincerely,

Sam - Technical Recruiter

Agile Global Solutions, Inc ....."Empowering Enterprises"

(916) 378-8220 Work - 916-848-3659 Fax

sam@agileglobalsolutions.com - www.agileglobal.com

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