Logistics Analyst
Summary
A logistics analyst at a refractories manufacturer in Columbus, OH handling day-to-day domestic and international shipping: quoting and booking shipments, auditing freight bills, tracking in-transit freight, and ensuring customs compliance. Core tools include Excel for analysis, with SAP/ERP and TMS experience preferred.
Logistics Analyst
Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. We are currently seeking a Logistics Analyst, who will be responsible for day-to-day logistics tasks, including requesting quotes for and booking shipments, reviewing freight bills, tracking, tracing, troubleshooting in-transit shipments and supporting domestic and international shipping processes. The Logistics Analyst will also take a strategic, analytical approach to existing logistics networks and identify areas for improvement.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and be highly motivated with the ability to identify opportunities, drive change, work with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor import shipments to ensure compliance with all CBP requirements and ensure that shipments move to final destination seamlessly without unnecessary delay or cost.
- Support sales and customer service by providing domestic and international freight quotes as requested.
- Audit and approve freight invoices, using data from these invoices to drive improvements in internal processes and carrier selection.
- Support TMS selection and implementation
- Develop innovative approaches to logistics within the context of Allied’s corporate strategies, marketing/business plans, sales materials sourcing needs.
- Use of existing data and metrics, as well as the development of new ones, to identify areas of opportunity and drive change.
- Continuous improvement of Allied’s global logistics network.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing or related discipline, or equivalent experience required.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in a freight forwarding environment a plus.
- Familiarity with US import processes, customs brokerage processes, and domestic transportation.
- Experience in working with carriers in all modes of transportation a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.
- Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, along with solid interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working with and implementing a TMS is preferred.
- Prior experience with SAP or similar ERP system a plus.
- Must be self-motivated, a team player and have strong attention to detail.
Benefits
- Competitive Base Pay
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement plan with 25% annual company contribution
- 401K program
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision programs
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term, and Long-Term disability
Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.