Corporate Logistics Analyst

Full-time - Entry Level

Lebanon, TN

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Corporate Logistics Analyst will identify and recommend management opportunities such as continuous moves, intercompany movements and backhauls to the corporate logistics team and local logistics managers through various network modeling tools in order to grow logistics income. Must be knowledgeable of procurement and logistics management concepts and familiar with using operations systems with emphasis on Transportation Management. This position will require extensive use of Microsoft Office programs with heavy usage of Excel, Access, PowerPoint and MapPoint as well as the ability to use various modeling programs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate network optimization planning using various modeling software tools
• Work with Regional and Local Logistics Managers to execute central planning
• Provide implementation and developmental support for new projects
• Present data at various meetings and events and on regular conference and Webex calls
• Travel to various locations and meet with procurement teams to review vendor profiles, review performance metrics, and audit process compliance
• Seek out and enter freight rates, allowances, carrier information, lane information and other data within and supporting the TMS systems
• Route, Tender, Invoice, and Process logistics loads
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 - 2 Years of experience in Logistics or Procurement Related
• College degree in Supply Chain/Logistics will be considered in lieu of work experience

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelors - Management, Logistics or Operations Concentration
• 2 - 4 Years of experience in an Analytical Role in Logistics or Procurement
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive pay