Logistics Analyst
Company: The Judge Group
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Our client is currently seeking a Logistics Analyst for a
temp-to-hire position.
As Logistics Analyst, you will be given the opportunity to create
and provide excellent service for our internal and external
customers. To be successful, the candidate must be able to "get
things done" and develop process capabilities within their
functional areas and individual talent to support growth plans.
This is an opportunity to assess current capabilities and implement
needed continuous improvement efforts that impact strategic
growth.The goal is to keep freight moving at the best cost and best
method while always keeping service at the forefront of your
decisions.
Position Summary Petmate Logistic Analysts are responsible for
coordinating all inbound and outbound domestic freight, ensuring on
time deliveries while keeping freight costs down. Analyst will work
with all carriers, including truckload, LTL, small parcel and
expedited carriers to ensure that trailers are dropped in a timely
manner to be loaded and/or live loads are picking up as scheduled.
Assist other departments with transportation topics, questions, and
resolutions. Continue to seek carrier selections that enhance our
service to our customers.Essential Duties And Responsibilities ---
Responsible for routing all TL and LTL shipments. Routing is done
in OTM (Oracle Transportation Mgmt), or in the customers routing
portal, ensure carrier coverage and deliver by cancel date or in a
timely manner. Always attempt to use the lowest cost carrier first.
Build multi stop loads based on volume and cancel dates. --- Obtain
spot quotes on shipments that have less than standard lead time to
meet cancel date.--- Ensure new customer orders ship and deliver in
a timely manner. --- Work closely with shipping to make sure trucks
are shipping as planned, required equipment is at Petmate, to
coordinate and manage volume based on shipping's capacity. ---
Maintain a strong rapport with all carriers. Make them aware of our
month end, quarter end and year end expectations. --- On occasion
you will need to be available afterhours for any carrier/shipping
issues that arise that will prevent a shipment from leaving Petmate
on time or complete, this will include working Saturdays at the
fulfillment center. --- Be able to work in a fast past, deadline
and goal driven environment.
But Not RequiredADDITIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED ---
Knowledge and experience of virtual Transportation Management
programs. --- Familiarity of shipping through 3PL or outside
warehousing. --- Improving carrier synergies with our customers.
--- Afterhours availability via phone, which may possibly require
access to email and/or Oracle. Other Duties And
Responsibilities
--- Cross train on all logistics duties and
responsibilities.Minimum Qualification Requirements ---
Transportation experience and/or Oracle Transportation Management
software knowledge preferred by not required. --- Microsoft
Outlook, Excel and Word processing software experience. Oracle
experience is preferred. --- Excellent oral, written, and
interpersonal skills are a must. --- Good organizational skills,
multi-tasking, and ability to handle concerns and questions. ---
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence,
and memos. --- Ability to effectively present information in
one-on-one and small group situations and other employees of the
organization.--- A team player who helps colleagues in a positive
manner to achieve the Department team's goals.
Keywords: The Judge Group, Grand Prairie , Logistics Analyst, Professions , Grand Prairie, Texas
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