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Summary
The Transportation Logistics Analyst is responsible for compiling & analyzing data together to generate actionable insight, answer complex freight cost & market trend questions, and to help understand our Carriers rate structure and industry changes. As a Transportation Logistics Analyst, you will be focused on logistics financial analysis for all inbound & outbound freight costs to support internal and external customers. The ability to build key relationships within internal teams and customers is key to success in the role; communication skills are vital.
Responsibilities:
- Manage our international & domestic transportation cost, freight logistics and planning to support Warehouse Operations, SCM, Sales / Service, and Finance organizations.
- Support all modes of domestic and international transportation (FTL/FCL, LTL/LCL, Air Freight, and Parcel).
- Negotiate Shipping Contracts with all Carriers, Forwarders, Transportation Companies, including benchmark analysis strategies to support freight requirements for current and prospective shipping lanes.
- Perform cost analysis to support & publish monthly / quarterly / annually freight cost metrics.
- Conduct research for competitive price, market trend analysis to support cost savings initiatives.
- Develop, implement & maintain business processes to ensure compliance of contract pricing.
- Communicate effectively across all business units including presentations to Executive Management teams in Warehouse Operations, SCM, Sales, Service & Finance.
- Perform carrier's monthly & quarterly business reviews (score cards) against Service Level Agreements, Key Performance Indicators, and operational requirements.
- Analyze historical data to identify trends, root cause analysis and help drive continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the Global Trade Compliance Team for various ad hoc requests and projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 8+ years of related experience, or other field directly related to the position's specific responsibilities.
- 5+ years' experience in high volume Transportation Freight Logistics and Distribution Operations.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Excel and PowerPoint Expertise), Data Analytics, Data Aggregation and Reports.
- Experience with basic SQL and data visualization tools such as Tableau/ Power BI
- Strong critical thinking and detailed oriented aptitude for solving unstructured problems and in-depth projects.
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to express well-reasoned, independent thought.
- Natural ability to speak and write effectively at all organizational levels.
- Excellent understanding of the entire International and Domestic Transportation Logistics, inventory control, warehouse operations, customer order fulfillment, and reverse logistics.
- Experience in working with Third Party Logistics and service providers managing requirements, service, cost, and quality.
- Proven ability to master analytical software, databases, and functionality.
Topcon is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.