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pladis Global · 1 month ago

Logistics Supply Chain Analyst

USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$77K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

pladis Global is a fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business seeking a Logistics Supply Chain Analyst. The role involves providing analytical support to optimize logistics systems and processes, monitoring inventory, and preparing distribution metrics to enhance operational efficiency.

Consumer Goods

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide analytical support to Senior Manager of Logistics on strategic initiatives, productivity initiative opportunities and cross functional initiatives. Retrieve data from ERP, transportation management software, third party freight pay system, and warehouse management software. Work with Godiva Finance, Godiva Production Operations, Godiva Wholesale Sales, 3PL Operations and other internal and external partners to validate assumptions and quantify operational improvement opportunities. Utilize AI and Power BI to enhance reporting and processes

Compile and distribute monthly distribution metrics report. Work with all distribution channels to develop and communicate meaningful KPIs that provide relevant performance measurement and facilitate the identification of strategic improvement opportunities

Monitor inventory reports and inventory flow between the manufacturing plant and 3PL distribution centers. Maintain and reconcile inventory as needed

Collaborate with Logistics Specialist and Transportation Manager to provide systems support in driving service improvement initiatives. Work with Godiva carriers and Godiva EDI team to ensure EDI/on-time delivery compliance and accuracy of on-time delivery data base. Ensure that timely/accurate shipment status information is accessible to Wholesale CSRs via Godiva’s ERP. Administer monthly carrier report cards

Serve as project manager and/or a resource for Supply Chain analytics. Serve as lead or co-lead on data analytic projects related to all distribution systems including, but not limited to, ERP and freight payment

Review daily reports to help with metric data and to analyze daily performance against established service level metrics

Qualification

Power BIAILogistics functionsData analysisD365 operationsInventory managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant field

Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without company sponsorship

Strong computer skills in spread sheet applications, word processing applications, PowerPoint, AI, Power BI

Strong communication skills with a proven ability to interact effectively with other departments

Knowledge of basic Inventory and financial transactions within supply chain functions

Knowledge of Logistic functions to include but not limited to air and ground carrier rate structures, service capabilities and capacity constraints

Strong analytical skills with the capability to perform independent data analysis, verify the results, and organize them into presentation form

Knowledge of data collection sources and cost accounting

Excellent communication skills, able to respond and interact with both internal and external stakeholders at every level

Excellent interpersonal skills

Assertive and able to effectively manage crisis / high stress situations calmly and professionally

Credible team player with good influence skills, particularly with regard to qualitative, abstract concepts

Preferred

Experience with computerized routing software, including data base management and file transfers between PC based and ERP applications

Experience with web-based applications preferred

Supervisory experience in an office environment is a plus

Experience with Logistics KPI's, dashboard measurements, cost to serve, service level agreements and activity-based costings

Knowledge of basic D365 operations

Experience with internal and external policy enforcement

Experience with AI and Power BI

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Innate ability to translate technical metrics / terms into business related syntax

Strategic thinking – ability to establish the vision and future direction to enable to company to maintain a leadership role in the professions and industry