Centralized Logistics Analyst - Router

Centralized Logistics Analyst - Router

The role of the Logistics Analyst is designed to provide analytical, auditing, reporting, and operational support for the Windows Transportation Organization and network. The Logistics Analyst will also provide support for the routing functions across the network to ensure we meet our customer needs and metrics.

1. Utilize Supply Chain knowledge and expertise to produce insightful analytical research

2. Collaboration with third-party carriers, plants, and vendors to optimize the delivery operations and production schedules.

3. Conduct Invoicing Audits against 3PL contractual agreements

4. Perform planned vs actual audits against private fleet locations

5. Support and embrace a culture of continuous improvement.

6. Coordinate, review, create, and analyze operational metrics (KPI and PVA) and provide feedback on trends, risks, and opportunities to leadership.

7. Analyze the delivery network to identify expense reduction opportunities.

8. Research on-time performance deficiencies

9. Work directly with vendors and carriers in developing corrective plans of action.

10. Conduct KPI calls and review metrics and strategize future growth to improve operational processes consistently.

11. Collaborate with 3rd party logistics providers functioning as contractors of Cornerstone's supply chain.

12. Create and communicate effectively with internal and external customers

13. Transportation TMS systems.

14. Use Microsoft Office applications (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

15. Knowledge of dedicated, private, and 3rd party fleets and carrier rates

16. Strong communication and written skills

17. Strong organizational skills

18. Ability to analyze data and make recommendations based on SC knowledge

19. Assist in cross-training routing analysts to provide backup support for day-to-day operations for the Cornerstone Aperture group.

20. All employees are responsible for working safely as a condition of employment.

21. In fulfilling responsibilities, the associate will work to; reduce overall miles and delivery costs, supply each transportation organization with their routing tasks daily (including 3PL providers) and meet customer delivery restrictions and work to adjust restrictions as appropriate to reduce costs.

22. Coordinate cross-company transfers between operating units to maximize delivery performance while reducing costs.

23. Ensure customer and routing data is maintained.

24. Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with 1 to 3 years' experience in Supply Chain / Logistics. Background in Supply Chain / Logistics / Transportation preferred.

Skills / Abilities : Proficiency with personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets and effective oral and written communication skills required. Must be able to negotiate movement in all the environs typical to the transportation industry (i.e. enter and egress tractors and trailers, etc). Must be flexible to accommodate a dynamic working environment.

Other : May be required to travel and work in a warehouse / production setting as part of oversight and administrative tasks.