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Crane Worldwide Logistics · 1 month ago

Operations Systems Analyst - (Varied Shifts: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Weekend Days and Nights)

Lockbourne, Ohio, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in logistics, and they are seeking an Operations Systems Analyst to provide technical support for site database operations. The role involves ensuring operational system integrity, training staff, and coordinating with IT to resolve technical issues while analyzing and improving operational activities.

Freight ServiceLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serves as primary technical support for site database operations, such as Warehouse Management Systems (WM). Ensures operational system integrity, including setup and control processes

Interfaces with Operations staff to review operating procedures and maximize system efficiencies. Provides regular communication to site Operations and internal departments regarding operational issues, process flows, customer requirements, account specific issues, etc. Includes analysis, insight, and recommendations

Coordinates with Information Technology to resolve site technical issues. Ensures issues are being identified, addressed, and resolved in a timely manner. Serves as functional user to define site requirements for layout and design of site databases. Investigates and recommends new technologies and information systems appropriate to the site. May work with system providers to obtain costs for system enhancements

Designs, develops, and implements spreadsheets, databases, and other tools to provide ongoing analysis of operational activities (e.g., storage capacities, inventory, freight flow, transportation solutions, etc.). Identifies areas for improving service levels, reducing costs, and providing operational enhancements

Develops standardized and ad hoc site, management, and/or customer reporting. Analyzes discrepancies and implements procedures to minimize

Conducts feasibility analyses on processes and equipment; calculates cost/benefit and business impact and proposes solutions

Trains associates on using warehouse management system (WMS) and serves as site expert on WMS logic and functionality

Trains site staff on the use of site systems and tools to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and improve productivity

Monitors system performance, performs maintenance and backups as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Warehouse Management SystemsData analysisMicrosoft ExcelLogistics optimizationProblem-solvingCommunication skillsProcess documentationTeam collaborationTime managementPresentation skills

Required

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field required

Minimum 2 years related experience

Strong problem-solving and analytical ability

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledgeable of warehouse operations and freight/logistics optimization

Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, and presentation skills

Ability to develop and document processes and procedures

Proficient in the use of analytical techniques such as statistical probability distribution, correlation, data sampling and relating sets of numbers

Ability to work well in a team environment, collaborate with internal and external resources, respond to questions from senior management, and manage through conflict with a positive, flexible attitude and professionalism

Strong knowledge of Microsoft office, especially Excel