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Lactalis U.S. Yogurt · 1 week ago

Assoc. Analyst, Supply Chain Optimization

Buffalo,NY,US

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Lactalis U.S. Yogurt is a family-owned company and the world leader in dairy, dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for growth. They are seeking an Associate Supply Chain Optimization Analyst to drive continuous improvement and support project management within the Logistics team, focusing on freight claims and data analysis.

Food Production

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily execution of filing, reconciliation, and closure for all freight claims

Act as a main point of contact for claims status updates/reporting, as well as training and guidance

Identify carrier/customer/product trends in loss/damage and propose solutions to resolve repeat issues

Communicate with other groups/departments (including sales, customer service, finance, and freight carriers) to (1) identify areas for process improvement, (2) proactively offer solutions and (3) implement these changes

Develop and maintain working knowledge of transportation contracts, laws, rules and regulations at the level needed to effectively file and collect freight claims

Monitor carrier performance on claims by preparing periodic reports with metrics on (1) rate of loss/damage occurrence, (2) value of loss/damage, (3) rate of claim recovery occurrence, and (4) value of claim recovery amount

Document processes / work instructions (“SOP”) in order to facilitate consistency and improved training

Collect data from various sources and develop reporting metrics (Key Performance Indicators - “KPI’s”) with guidance of Supply Chain Optimization Manager to further improve operations

Use data analysis tools such as Access, Excel, SQL, Visio, etc. to analyze, interpret and report results that drive improvement

Provide analysis, reporting, and conclusions in a professional, well understood manner, appropriate to the audience

Combine detailed process and data analysis to identify actionable solutions and improvements

Qualification

Data analysisMS Office proficiencyLogistics experienceFreight claims knowledgeMultitaskingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree is preferred

1+ years operational logistics experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required

Strong data analysis capabilities and competency in MS Office applications is required

Must have the ability to manage, organize and control multiple ongoing tasks well under time constraints in a fast-paced environment

Effective presentation/communication skills

Strong communication skills, which translate into diligent, professional demeanor on phone calls and in emails to a wide variety of professionals at all levels

Ability to multitask and prioritize time to deliver results on a timely manner

Must have excellent PC skills

High degree of coordination, planning and organizational skills required

Must be able to work independently, be highly motivated, show initiative and be a 'self-starter'

Demonstrated ability to analyze and organize multiple work streams into repeatable, documented processes

Positive and persistent attitude required to build relationships and gain cooperation from various departments and external partners

Goal oriented, always willing to seek knowledge and improve upon skills in order to drive new ideas