Logistics Analyst at HR-EX Consulting

Job Purpose

• The Logistics Analyst oversees the entire life cycle of a product, including purchase, distribution, internal allotment, release, and final clearance of resources.
• The role also utilizes analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, and control logistics operations and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow up with the Client on daily order availability and provide good trucks to fulfil the order
• Monitor the loaded trucks to destinations and ensure prompt waybill collection.
• Follow up with drivers to ensure on time delivery of client goods and escalate any form of delay in goods delivery to line manager for possible prompt resolution
• Onboard warehouse owners and truck owners – capture all necessary details.
• Inspect trucks periodically to ensure only good working assets are allowed to carry client goods.
• Responsible for managing route activities such as invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.
• Support vendor/business partner relationships.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models.
• Execute day-to-day processes and perform data management by applying a combination of data mining, data modeling, and data analysis; cost/benefit analysis and/or problem analysis.
• Undertake ad-hoc queries and maintain reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs to support the business.
• Responsible for conducting analysis and creating reports of weekly and monthly KPIs and forecasts.
• Actively participate in transportation alignment and tracking performance to awards and cost.
• Responsible for auditing transportation accessorial charges by carrier and customer.
• Correct freight settlement documents to ensure the proper accruing of freight on a daily basis.
• Estimate distribution costs for new business opportunities/direct freight, DC Costs, etc.
• Responsible for performing cost comparisons of distribution center shipments versus plant direct opportunities.
• Identify potential clients that can be on-boarded
• Provide daily and weekly reports to the haulage team lead on the work done
• Clearly communicate to senior leaders (both internal and external), vendors and customers.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or customer service; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in computer databases, statistic applications, and logistics programs.
• Experience in data mining, analysis, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, relational databases, and ERP systems (e.g. SAP).
• Familiarity with supply chain processes (e.g. inventory planning, warehouse management).
• Strong analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.