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Position: Logistics Analyst
Job Description:
This position is an entry-level analyst position responsible for analyzing, forecasting and reporting shipping/delivery data as well as assisting with the development and optimization of logistic network planning models.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Analyze/model shipping/delivery costs. Assist in determining shipping cost trends and optimal delivery carrier mix. Assist in developing shipping cost forecasts/budgets.
- Provide support for delivery carrier contract negotiations by analyzing contract proposals and running various "what if" scenarios.
- Analyze/model on-time service metrics of delivery carriers. Assist in determining service trends and improvement opportunities. Assist in structuring delivery service test scenarios and evaluating test results.
- Analyze/model various logistics data. Organize and manage large datasets related to distribution profiles, network planning and carrier service coverage. Identify/Report data trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with long-range logistic network planning, determining optimized distribution profiles and developing detailed operational plans for major events and peak season.
- Assist with development of quantitative models supporting various aspects of the logistics function.
- Use problem-solving skills to resolve data discrepancies, understand trade-offs associated with complex data relationships, interpret analytical results and react to unexpected events.
- Provide additional analyses and tasks as needed to help improve the accuracy, reliability and efficiency of Provide Commerce operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Be extremely analytical and quantitative and very comfortable building Excel models. The ideal candidate probably enjoys building Excel models "for fun."
- Have a high degree of comfort dealing with ambiguity and time pressure, including the ability to quickly develop logical estimates.
- Be comfortable applying real world assumptions/estimates to detailed/precise analyses.
- Very detail oriented, with strong organization skills and ability to maintain and keep track of multiple information sources.
- A very quick learner who's not afraid to dive right in.
- Self-motivated, ability to find new ways to improve processes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- In-depth knowledge of MS Excel and MS Access. SQL experience a plus.
- 4-year college degree.
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