Mansfield Oil
Logistics Analyst I - Hybrid Work Schedule
Mansfield Oil, Gainesville, Georgia, United States, 30501
The Logistics Analyst is responsible for the logistical coordination, freight P&L, and day-to-day oversight of petroleum product movements from Mansfield's supplier base to its customers' locations nationwide.
Responsibilities
Freight P&L
Develop in-depth market knowledge and analysis to identify the most profitable freight route through the FTL and/or LTL carrier network
Build strong relationships with carriers to identify their less profitable lanes that Mansfield Oil can use to create more profitable freight movement
Develop innovative strategies to penetrate the freight market to create greater profitability
Negotiate freight rates that create the most competitive advantage and profitability for Mansfield Oil
Logistics Coordination
Schedule, coordinate, and manage FTL and/or LTL freight pickups and deliveries from supplier base to customer locations nationwide
Track carrier performance on a regular basis
Identify and address problem areas with carriers in a timely and constructive manner
Work with supplier base and customer locations to manage and reduce demurrage expense by eliminating inefficiencies
Prepare presentation material, analytical reports, and correspondence to management
Ensure that multiple freight pickups and deliveries are moving at the same time
Follow-up and follow-through with items to ensure that problems are resolved and tasks are completed in a timely manner
Prioritize tasks each day so that the most important tasks are completed to maximize customer satisfaction
Organize resources so that information can be accessed quickly when needed
Invoice Validation
Design and implement a system to review and validate billing from carriers to ensure accuracy and best price
Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge & Experience
Confident skill with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Must be proficient in Excel Pivots and Lookups
Experience in logistics (truckload and less than truckload logistics) preferred
Proven track record of negotiating freight rates and creating cost savings initiatives preferred
Qualifications & Characteristics
Must be able to multi-task and make financial impactful decisions in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively to all stakeholders
Work Environment
40-hour week - Hybrid scheduled available once training is completed - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
Sitting for extended periods of time
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other computer components
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.