Job Description

Title:- Logistics Analyst

Duration:- 05 months

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

Responsible for managing, defining, and executing logistics/transportation strategy in a manner that supports company and customer goals. Continuously analyze data and processes to measure and improve performance and productivity.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Serves as a resource to assigned client in the area of expertise and supports field personnel, Distribution Centers, Sales, Supply Chain, and other departments in transportation/logistics areas.
• Gathers and compiles raw data; conducts research for industry trends and benchmarks; and normalizes data to be incorporated into a centralized data format.
• Prepares spreadsheets for data analysis; prepares reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps, and ad hoc requests.
• Defines data definitions and documents data limitations.
• Develops business tools and solutions to improve logistics processes.
• Develops cost estimates and forecasts.
• Creates and maintains costing models.
• Informs executive management on all pertinent issues concerning the supply chain process.
• Ensures the structure of all logistics and delivery programs meets Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Ensures products, components, and/or supplies are shipped, distributed, or received efficiently.

Nature and Scope

• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem-solving skills to deal creatively with complex situations.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems.
• Making decisions under uncertain conditions, sometimes with incomplete information, produces effective results.
• Independently perform assignments with instruction limited to the expected results.
• Determines and develops an approach to solutions.
• Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
• May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc.
• Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area.
• Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position, and there is frequent opportunity to move about.
• On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires a BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Generally, 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field.
• Certification is required in some areas.
• SQL Proficiency
• Project Management

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