Transportation Operations Analyst

Job Overview

The Logistics Analyst will provide transportation and logistics support for the planning, KPI execution, carrier cost lane analysis, transportation-sourcing activities, and the overall efficiency and improvement opportunities across the GLC transportation and logistics network. 

Job Responsibilities

• Work with all levels and functions within the company to collaborate on logistics and transportation solutions.
• Identify opportunities for logistics and transportation cost reduction through root cause analysis. Support and lead freight rate analysis to identify areas for cost reduction.
• Provide analytical support for annual and bi-annual Transportation and Logistics RFPs. 
• Support development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Carrier and Supply Chain Dashboard creation. 
• Provide monthly and quarterly carrier performance reporting to support carrier scorecards.
• Work with IT to develop reports and data gathering methods to measure transportation costs and on time performance.
• Work with IT to develop reports and data gathering methods to measure internal warehouse and 3PL site performance, and identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Provide customer freight quote analysis and support
• Develop and support carrier rates maintenance in TMS
• Support or lead carrier reviews 
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. 
• 2 years’ experience or more in an analytical role. 
• Strong math aptitude and quantitative problem solving approach.  
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite ability including Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. CPT/OPT). 

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, or a related field with 3+ years’ experience
• Business reporting/data gathering software experience. 
• Quantitative Excel modeling experience. 
• Full-cycle project management experience.
• SAP experience.
• Experience with Oracle TMS solutions.
• Ability to frame opportunities in a clear, concise and logical manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, problem solve and meet deadlines.  

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.• Work is performed in an office setting.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.