Logistics Analyst jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Responsibilities:

• Provides the most cost-effective, streamlined or least disruptive way to keep our customers in stock on items that we manage.

• Develops and maintains good relations with vendors, carriers, internal and external customers. Collaborates with these parties to understand quality and/or service problems.

• Learns about current market conditions, causal factors (weather, seasonality, etc.), and product availability to properly maintain inventory for our customers and communicates that information with other parties.

• Create and Change system data to support the proper flow of transactions within ERP. This includes material, business partner, plant and dependencies.

• Manages daily transactions as outlined by others including purchase orders (creation, confirmation, monitoring, late delivery resolution, expediting), shipping orders and delivery.

• Assess and supports the execution of buying parameters including, but not limited to, lead time, safety stock, seasonal availability, inbound networks, Import paperwork, etc.

• Develop and maintain accurate statistical forecast that incorporates market intelligence, enterprise strategy and item specific guidelines.

• Responsible for monitoring and supporting department/desk KPIs.

• Supports the execution of product inventory levels of perishable and non-perishable products utilizing parameters set by others.

• Collaborates with others to alleviate issues on dead stock, damages, on hold or missing inventory.

• Performs functions to support vendor scorecards, such as recording on time performance.

• Interacts with appropriate parties including, but not limited to Marketing, Traffic, Logistics, Shipping and Receiving to ensure proper inventory flow to our customers.

• Works directly with customers to resolve opportunities. (General inquiries, Expedited Orders, Returns & Product Issues, etc.).

• Maintains a relationship with public storage facilities and addresses shortages and damaged product. Identifies best practices and continuous improvement.

• Executes projects including, but not limited to, new items, vendor transitions, forward buys, etc.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to work individually or in teams, interact with others across departments/roles, develop relationships, etc.

• Ability to maintain knowledge of the product categories and suppliers to drive business decisions.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously.

• Ability to problem solve and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.

• Results oriented with strong determination to succeed.

• Positive attitude with a commitment to learning and desire for personal and professional growth.

• Knowledge of International import laws, government regulations and supply chain principles and techniques including methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

• Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Experience:

• Minimum of two years previous Logistics or supply chain experience with analytical abilities and working knowledge of the supplier community and the food service

Location:

• 1300 Gezon Pkwy, Wyoming MI 49509

• Hybrid Schedule 3 days in office 2 days remote

• Monday to Friday

• 8 am to 5 pm

Adherence to Hybrid Work Policy:

Adherence to the company's hybrid work policy is an essential function of the Logistic Analyst position. The policy is subject to change, and employees will be required to adhere to those changes as a condition of their continued employment.