Logistics Systems Analyst

• Support the Corporate Logistics Team with budget expense analysis, What-if scenarios, transportation network analytics, development and evaluation of ad hoc requests, data gathering regarding the overall operation of Logistics across the company
• Support extends to the manufacturing plants, inventory control, customer service and FSQA
• Maintains and manages the TMS and Optimizer systems (Subject matter expert)
• Ability to develop and evaluate alternative solutions to Logistic issues that would drive improvement and savings across our operations
• Ability to understand, evaluate, re-design if necessary and prioritize our Distribution System’s components and set-up
• Ability to translate business needs into system requirements and communicate requirements with internal IT department and external teams as necessary
• Lead logistics systems related projects and work alongside IT for testing and project completion
• Conduct training sessions for system users on existing processes and updates as required
• Ability to draw and analyze end-to-end processes and search for efficiencies within the Department
• Assist with month-end closing
• Produce reports for different aspects of Logistics for analysis related to Transportation, Warehousing and Plants
• Effectively communicate information to all 3 PL’s verbally, via e-mail and via telephone
• Develop great collaborative relationships at all levels within the AFNA team environment, communicating as needed to maximize individual and team performance
• Work closely with and perform additional tasks as delegated by the Sr Director of Logistics and business needs

• BS in Business, Finance, Logistics or Operations Management
• Accountable, responsible, career-oriented adult with sense of urgency
• Ability to define problems, evaluate and find solutions based on collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions with financial acumen
• 5+ years’ experience in logistics, warehouse and distribution
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables and V-lookup amongst other advanced functions)
• Knowledge of JDE (OTM a plus)
• Ability to navigate through specific web pages and retrieve reports to be handled in Excel
• Detail oriented and self-starter
• An analytical mindset
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high pace environment and deadline type setting

OTM a plus

Plus, 10% annual bonus potential