Analyst, Logistics

Location: Orrville, OH

Work Arrangements: 100% onsite

In this role you will:

• Maintain and/or set-up transportation service companies to deliver materials or pick up of finished goods

• Develop and implement cost reduction and work process improvement projects when addressing other pertinent business partners; work collaboratively with 3rd party Service Company, Corporate Planning, Corporate Transportation, QA, Manufacturing and Purchasing

• Responsible for managing the delivery and receiving of raw materials and/or ingredients based on production schedule needs and priority

• Analyze and prioritize the use of warehouse capacity and capability balanced with identified constraints in order to optimize efficiencies. 

• System Super User, trains others on all transactions

• Accountable for key outbound logistics results and systems; identify root cause & countermeasures for any gaps in results

• Monitor the performance of 3rd Party Service Company (if applicable), carriers and warehouses and intervenes when necessary to ensure on-time delivery

• Learn critical aspects of Production Planning or replenishment for the customer

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Previous logistics or supply chain experience

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:  

• Demonstrated capability in analyzing data/situations, problem solving and attention to detail

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oracle and/or Supply Planning Systems