Logistics Analyst II - Tampa, FL Job Details | Gerdau

About the position

As part of the North American logistics team, you will report to the corporate regional logistic manager. You will provide analysis, technical support, and truck carrier communications to maintain transportation structures, systems, and ongoing freight services for Gerdau Long Steel North America. You will be responsible for assisting with the negotiation of proposals, establishing and verifying shipping procedures, and analyzing shipping data to look for opportunities and identify market trends. You will assist in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure high-quality, low-cost shipping opportunities. You will assist regional logistics managers in soliciting quotes and maintaining rate and freight tracking systems. Daily, you will communicate with outside transportation service providers, fulfillment, dispatch, warehouse teams, logistics managers, regional transportation managers, and mill shipping supervisors to obtain or provide information to meet logistics needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support day-to-day activities associated with the management of Logistics programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and company policy.
• Maintain the freight rate tracking program, calculate various transportation rates, update system, track communications and negotiated rates, and enter or review invoices in a timely manner.
• Assist with reconciliation, payment and monitoring of vendors, including accounts payable payments and assessing performance standards for outside logistics vendors.
• Investigate payment discrepancies and resolve issues related to incorrect data entry.
• Maintain the fuel surcharge table as the National Fuel Index dictates.
• Assist with assessing data to assist management with department budget monitoring (Expense Management).
• Proactively identify logistics challenges and opportunities and recommend creative and practical solutions and strategies to resolve and/or capitalize on opportunities.
• Maintain physical carrier files and contracts, prepare and submit Freight Claim documentation with Transportation Vendors, and disseminate claim information as needed.
• Conduct distribution and network studies, monitor inventory and assess requirements to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates.
• Independently assess new rate proposals, economic conditions, increases, and rate changes to evaluate carrier competitiveness and advise on acceptance or rejection of carrier rate proposals.
• Create and maintain reports and dashboards in Power BI, acting as center of excellence for preparing reports and presentations for department members.
• Participate in benchmarking activities for the logistics area on a regular or ad-hoc basis.
• Assist and respond to audit requests from external and internal parties, documenting internal processes and procedures as appropriate for audit requirements.
• Develop and document internal processes and procedures to promote consistency, process improvement and simplicity in the logistics area.
• Ensure constant data integrity with internal systems (ex: SAP), external systems (ex: Transporeon), vendor file interfaces, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 2 - 4 years of trucking logistics experience in a logistics related field.
• Experience with the use of freight systems/relational databases (SAP, Intellitrans TMS, Princeton TMX, Excel, Power BI, etc.) and query/report development.
• Knowledge of supply chain, freight concepts, practices and procedures and a strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making capabilities a must.
• Ability to analyze data sets, assess trends or patterns and make recommendations based on data (quantitative) and situational factors (qualitative).
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent verbal, negotiation, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a matrix environment.
• Ability to adapt to many varied situations, circumstances, and personalities at all levels within and outside the company.
• Ability to manage multiple activities, manage projects, and effectively communicate results.
• Highly motivated, and results driven.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans - Eligible upon 1st day of hire
• Annual Bonus
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Career Path System and Training
• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create