Logistics Analyst II

Ahold - Salisbury, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Salisbury, NC

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Logistics Analyst II position at Ahold Delhaize USA is responsible for the daily execution and tracking of freight across various business units. This role involves optimizing freight flows within the supply chain, collaborating with vendors, inventory analysts, and carriers to ensure efficient operations. The position supports a flexible work schedule, allowing for a combination of in-person and remote work days.

Responsibilities

• Analyze all Customer Pickup loads for optimization opportunities and tender to carrier.
• Check PO notifications from CRP vendors daily to verify correct receipt of all orders, weights, dates & pickup locations.
• Communicate with vendors and Inventory Analysts on any PO#'s that did not transmit or transmitted incorrectly.
• Combine multiple PO#'s, adjust weights, and pick up days based on vendor information for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Work closely with vendors and Inventory Analysts on orders needing date changes.
• Expedite any PO#'s the buyer/vendor may need earlier than requested date.
• Identify and assist Supply Chain Analytics with possible Customer Pickup opportunities.
• Recruit new carriers to the Customer Pickup program.
• Coordinate all freight claim research, filing, and resolution for Customer Pickup loads.
• Coordinate all drop trailer contracts for all DC's.
• Work closely with vendor's shipping department to ensure timely loading of trucks.
• Improve on-time delivery performance with carriers.
• Send detailed reports on Customer Pickup late loads to all relevant parties.
• Assist DC's with missing bills and notify carriers when envelopes are needed for bill of ladings.
• Research past due and balance due invoices from carriers.
• Assist Truck Appointments in scheduling prepaid loads.
• Fax POD requests to vendors and carriers.
• Maintain fuel surcharge scales for various vendors weekly and monthly.
• Train carriers to use the current TMS system.
• Continuously search for the most efficient freight rate.
• Perform analysis on various lanes and act as a liaison for communication flow with Distribution, Transportation, Category Management, and Replenishment.
• Execute transfers and rush deliveries as requested.
• Assist in disaster recovery efforts due to natural disasters or weather events.
• Support the implementation of a continuous improvement culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Collaboration experience with vendors, transportation providers, & third-party consultants.
• Experience with SEGA, DSS, LlamaSoft, WMS, PFT, Inforem, Tableau, Revionics, MSP.
• Basic knowledge of the trucking industry, distribution, and/or replenishment functions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of Programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrate a personal acceptance of change and the ability to adapt and drive change.
• Ability to implement and analyze retail business using consumer insights and analyzing trends.
• Active listener with an ability to build trust across varying levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and persuasive in presenting and selling ideas.

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid work schedule with 3 in-person days and 2 remote days.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) initiatives.
• Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.