Logistics Analyst

Job Title: 

Logistics Analyst  

Location: 

Santa Ana, CA  

Job Type: 

Full-time, On-Going Contract, W2 

Schedule: 

Monday – Friday, Onsite 

Pay Range: 

$36.88 per hour 

Job Description:  
 
Role and Responsibilities 
 

• Quickly and proactively evaluate and resolve problems that may arise while trucks and drivers are in transit. 

• Ability to expect the unexpected and monitor and adjust today and tomorrow’s plans throughout the day. 

• Participates and/or leads to strategic projects related to freight and transportation, implementing improvements in the process and operation that would either reduce costs or increase logistics efficiency. 

• Monitor/Negotiate transportation costs ensuring low cost with a high service level, contracts/rates for shipment, storage fees, and distribution status of the product 
   

• Various systems management (internal and external) to accomplish daily/weekly/monthly tasks. 

• Ability to proficiently manage multiple tasks/projects while staying organized in day-to-day activities. 

• Work directly with 3PLs to resolve customer complaints and issues. 

• Establish and measure KPIs by applying statistical methods that could positively drive the performance of on-time delivery, warehouse inventory management, and product quality 

• Documenting and data collection for supporting departments/activities 

• Ability to make decisions based on cost and service drivers to better serve the organization. 

• Ad-hoc support includes providing ad-hoc support for our sales team, executives, supply chain team, finance team, accounting team, and regulatory team (providing documents, creating reports, and more as requested) 

Required Education/Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and 3+ years of experience in logistics and/or transportation. 

• Load Planning/Order Management experience is a plus. 

• Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems and Warehouse Management Systems. 

• Strong Excel proficiency and skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work well in teams and work with remote teammates. 

• Works on problems with limited and routine scope where limited analysis of data requires identification of predetermined solutions. 

• Exercises of judgment within defined practices and policies in selection of methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. 

• Typically has general knowledge of logistics operations related to employee’s specific area of work, and knowledge of overall logistics operations. 

• Can identify standard problems within the delivery cycle and make a recommendation to provide a solution to achieve customer satisfaction. 

• Ability to work extended periods of time in an open office environment. 

Skills and Qualifications 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 

Top Three Skills 

• Data analytical skill 

• Transportation experience 

• Excel skill and SAP 

• Vendor Management 

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