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Thales · 15 hours ago

Freight Optimization Analyst

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $100K/yr

1+ years exp

Thales is a company that provides solutions for aviation, enhancing the safety and efficiency of air travel. They are seeking a Freight Optimization Analyst to optimize supply chain operations by analyzing data, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing process improvements to reduce freight costs and improve service delivery.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Optimize execution through data analysis and collaboration between stakeholders including program, procurement, repair shops, customers, finance, and logistics teams as a key focal for a WW network of supply chain teams

Create and manage large databases for using modeling techniques to develop supply chain improvement initiatives with aggressive deadlines

Develop and present analysis, insights and recommended course of action through Project Management Principles to Stakeholders/Leadership

Identify supply chain constraints that will limit execution and develop resolutions in coordination with key stakeholders

Create and implement procedures that will allow teams to quickly switch shipping methods, incoterms, freight carriers, and other variables without disruptions to daily execution

Identify opportunities to improve Operational Processes and proactively identify resource constraints, conflicting priorities and scheduling issues

Assist with the development, delivery and evaluation of supply chain efficiencies in cost, service, and performance and internal KPI’s surrounding all international transportation

Monitor Freight Metrics including Cost & Performance against Historic and Forecasted levels throughout the network

Collaborate with Leadership and Finance to deliver on Freight cost budget while ensuring all stakeholder needs are met

Perform Duty Drawback related tasks which includes gathering and submitting necessary documentation while ensuring compliance with Customs Regulations to maximize refunds

Review Supply Chain invoices for accuracy and compliance to possibly resolve discrepancies and accurately classify costs according to Company guidelines

Implement and maintain continuous improvement efforts using standard operating procedures and guidelines. Support on external and internal audits as needed

Assist with the development, delivery, evaluation and improvement of Performance KPI’s

Work on freight Projects assigned by the Freight Optimization Manager

Qualification

Data analysisSupply chain managementSAPProcess Flow mappingBudgetingPower BIMicrosoft OfficeProject ManagementCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or industrial engineering, or related field with a minimum of 1-4 years of work experience or 6 years' experience and education in lieu of degree may be considered

Ability to extract large amounts of data from multiple sources and convert that into actionable insights

Experience with Process Flow and Visual Stream mapping

Demonstrated experience on all modes of Transport for both Domestic & International including knowledge of Incoterms, shipping methodologies, service levels, rates & pricing structure

Familiarity with Import & Export Compliance, OGAs, Freight Forwarders, Carriers & Consolidators

Knowledge and understanding of Budgeting, P&L, WBS, GL/CC and AR/AP activities

Experience with SAP, Ship ERP, Business Intelligence: Power BI or Tableau and other analytical tools highly preferred

Proficiency in ERP (SAP) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Visio). Executive-friendly presentations

Benefits

Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program