Description:
Logistics Analyst I - Logistics & Warehousing
Major Purpose
Responsible for the import and/or export movement and documentation of complete goods, production materials, and repair/service parts from domestic sources or overseas sources (client for local units and/or overseas marketing units, factories, Parts Distribution Centers, and/or dealers/customers.)
Major Duties
Execute, in a supply chain of low complexity, planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit.
Carry out a range of supplier management activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.
Conduct complex analyses, quality tests, and inspections that require a high level of independent judgment.
Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and support in generating new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
Resolve complex queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on policies and/or procedures, referring the most complex issues to others.
Produce, update, and provide best practice support on complex Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems, advising colleagues as needed and using expertise to help improve processes.
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Data Collection and Analysis
Verbal Communication
Action Planning
Planning and Organizing
Computer Skills
Data Control
Assessment
Review and Reporting
Traffic and Vehicle Planning
Analyze Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
Analyze Current State/AS-IS State
Business Case Contribution
Customer-Focused Approach
Define Future State/TO-BE State
In-Depth Questioning
Perform Gap Analysis
Policy and Regulation
Questions Strategically
Reporting
Writing skills
Education
Post-Secondary Non-Tertiary Education
Work Experience
Basic experience of simple office / operational systems (4 to 6 months)
Very limited (0 to 3 months)
Execute supply chain planning activities within a defined framework/system of low complexity, primarily affecting own organization or unit. On-time tracking of shipping, preparing shipping documents, working with internal partners to get machines to shipping. (PLEASE NOTE, this is a data driven role and talent will not be physically working in the shipping area. )
Support shipping, hazardous materials, and inbound/outbound logistics coordination to assist warehouse and logistics managers
Carry out a range of supplier management activities to support others or fulfill the requirements of the role.
Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats, working independently.
Respond effectively to routine functional inquiries, following established procedures and precedents.
Contribute to reviews of existing operations in assigned work areas and assist in generating new ideas for continuous improvement.
Develop knowledge of organizational policies/procedures and relevant regulatory codes; ensure adherence and seek supervisor authorization for exceptions.
Resolve complex queries from internal or external customers/suppliers.
Produce, update, and provide best practice support on complex Microsoft documents, databases, and departmental systems, advising colleagues and improving processes.
Top skillsets:
Must be proficient in Excel-Vlookups, Pivot tables
Planning and organization experience
Experience in policy/regulations- abilitity to learn
Strong communication skills both internally/externally.
Years of experience-2-3 minimum
No new grads
Notes:
1st shift: 6am-3:30pm
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status