Transportation & Logistics Analyst I

Our Values of honesty, respect, responsibility, discipline, collaboration, open-mindedness, and resourcefulness are deeply intertwined with our culture, fostering an environment where integrity and mutual support thrive, and innovative solutions are encouraged. **Position Overview:** The Transportation and Logistics Analyst supports the end-to-end supply chain activities of the organization and will report to the Global Transportation Manager. The primary areas of responsibility will include global logistics and inventory analytics. Focus will be on ensuring material is fluidly moving through the supply chain, cost savings activities, increased customer satisfaction, increased inventory availability, and improving global supply chain metrics. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** The Transportation and Logistics Analyst is responsible for supporting our end-to-end supply chain operations by collaborating with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to perform the following key responsibilities: - Analyze transportation and inventory data and suggest ways to decrease spend while improving efficiency - Analyze carrier options, manage ongoing relationships, report shipment issues, provide proof of delivery, and provide required export file documentation - Assemble presentations to translate data analysis into visual concepts; ensure visuals are both informative and attractive - Maintain import/export records for non-licensed shipments per CBP requirements - Analyze and Administer Tariff Drawback Program, serving as liaison to Outside Vendor - Monitor inbound and outbound shipments to customers and ensure exceptions are identified and corrected - Tracking approved Ocean and Air freight spend, as well as cargo values - Research freight damages/shortages and perform root cause analysis to suggest ways to prevent incidents in the future, filing claims as necessary - Coordinate transportation for special events such as tradeshows, special orders, etc. - Collaborate with cross functional teams to accomplish strategic and tactical goals - Become a subject-matter expert for all things transportation and logistics related - Work with purchasing/sourcing to implement new programs for inbound logistics to the D.C. - Work with operations/customer service to identify transportation issues. Serve as liaison to carriers/providers to address concerns. ***NOTE:*** *This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.* **Education and Experience:** - Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field: Finance/Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations. Management, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering preferred; equivalent work experience will also be strongly considered. - Understanding of transportation/logistics/supply chain concepts highly preferred. - Experience working with internal/external customers. - Experience with big data and/or financial analysis. - Proficient using Microsoft Office applications; strong user of Excel, competent user of ERP and TMS systems. **Competencies and Skills:** - Strong written and oral communication. - Exceptional critical thinking ability. - Willingness to dig deep into the data and possess the excitement to present your findings. - Excellent time management skills. - Able to complete tasks while working independently. - Proven ability to solve operational problems using different tools and methods. - Passion to succeed and move up within the organization. - Excellent intuitive, analytical and problem-solving skills. - Maintain a positive attitude and work independently to solve complex problems. **Physical Demands:** - Continuous: sitting; Occasional: walking, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, fine and gross upper body motor movement. - Maximum lift: 30 pounds - Frequent lif…