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Shorr Packaging Corp.

Logistics Analyst

Shorr Packaging Corp., Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60505

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Description Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging.

The Logistics Analyst is a critical, high visibility role within Shorr's rapidly growing organization. This position is responsible for collaborating with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Product Vendors and Freight Carriers in supporting all aspects of the Supply Chain. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordination of outbound 3PL, inbound vendor and drop ship shipments, ensuring timely deliveries to meet our customer's requirements. Must develop a strong understanding of the day-to-day tactical operational activities from management of shipments, order receipt, carrier selection to final delivery. This position will also identify opportunities for service and cost improvements.

Responsibilities

Facilitates communication between Operations, Sales, Vendors and Customer Service to promote a healthy and efficient supply chain.

Responsible for optimizing carriers to obtain required service levels at the most competitive price.

Manage the execution of entire shipment and transportation life cycle from order receipt and carrier tender through final delivery to customer.

Perform daily shipment tracking for strategic customer deliveries to ensure customer expectations are being fulfilled.

Monitor carrier service KPI's and conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions when metrics fall below established thresholds.

Identify and partner with Corporate Logistics Manager on cost savings and operational improvement opportunities.

Ensure that quality, quantity, customer satisfaction, and financial commitments are met.

Manage freight invoice exceptions.

Ability to utilize the Transportation Management System to quote and route shipments in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Communicate and resolve service issues quickly and efficiently.

Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

The targeted compensation for this position is between $65 - $75K base plus targeted bonus, depending on skills and experience of the selected candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, or similar field. Minimum two plus years' experience in transportation planning, logistics, warehouse operations, or overall supply chain management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Distribution and warehouse operations experience a plus.

Knowledge of OTR, LTL, and Parcel shipment modes of transport and their operations required

Experience with TMS systems as well as the ability to learn new systems quickly required

Experience in outsourced Managed Transportation Programs

International logistics experience preferred

The position requires strong analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills, along with being a strong team player

Ability to move from task to task in a very fast-paced environment

Must be well organized, capable of handling a variety of issues and assignments

Firm grasp of logistics, supply chain, inventory, distribution, transportation, business, and management principles

Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Strong MS Office skills with an emphasis on intermediate Excel skills, and the ability to interpret reports.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!

Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverages

Competitive base compensation plus targeted annual bonus plan

401K plan plus matching

Generous Paid Time off: Vacation, Personal, Sick and Floating Holidays along with company holidays

Team based Employee Owner company culture

Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.

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