BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSCServing customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.
Requisition ID : 21801
Employment Type : Full-time
Job Category : Warehouse/Distribution
Work Location : Davidson, North Carolina
BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:The Logistics Analyst is responsible for the analysis and reporting of logistics information. This position works cross-functionally to determine ways to optimize service levels, improve supply chain efficiency and minimize costs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Data Analysis: Analyze logistics data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Utilize tools such as Excel, Access, Tableau, and Alteryx to manipulate and visualize data effectively. Using the analysis to provide recommendations for process improvement and cost savings initiatives within the logistics functions. Generates Reports on an ongoing and ad hoc basis.
- Carrier Analysis: Evaluate carrier performance through the development of scorecards that measure key performance indicators (KPIs). Analyze data related to carrier performance to perform optimal decision-making and optimize carrier selection, mode selection, etc. Generates reports on an ongoing and ad hoc basis.
- Project Management: Lead logistics-related projects from conception through implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives, while tracking project timelines and objective achievement.
- Financial Analysis: Where and when required, perform financial analysis to assess the cost effectiveness of logistics operations and carrier contracts. Monitor and review freight bill audit and payment data for coding and financial accuracy.
- Process Improvements: Identify inefficiencies in current logistics and support processes and implement cross functional solutions to enhance operational performance.
- Operational Execution:
- Plans, organizes, and executes Logistics activities and projects while ensuring assigned target dates are met.
- Performs daily audits and maintains manifest tables within the AS/400 system to ensure optimized routing and order fulfillment.
- Creates or maintains on regular basis standard operating procedures for logistics processes.
- Performs a quarterly profitability analysis of existing programs.
- Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
- Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required
QUALIFICATIONSWhat You Need:- Bachelor's degree or the equivalent experience required.
- Minimum of three years of analytical experience required.
- Computer proficiency in Word Processing, Excel or Access spreadsheet software required.
- Experience and proficiency with data analysis tools such as Tableau or other data analytics software.
- Excellent time management and organization skills required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Bonus Points If You Have:- Project Management experience preferred.
Other Requirements:- A valid driver's license may be required.
- Position requires up to 10% of travel
- This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ("ITAR") and/or Controlled Unclassified Information ("CUI")
*INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Compensation starting at $58000 - $80300 depending on candidate location and experience.
The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.
This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.
WHY MSC?People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUOur associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family\'s health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits:
You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTAt MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.
Please note that MSC uses electronic monitoring and system logs in its workplace, including monitoring of Company-provided systems and collaboration tools, as permitted by applicable law.
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