Inbound Logistics Analyst

Summary:

We are currently seeking a Logistics Coordinator.  This position requires an experienced professional with the ability to support Finished Vehicle and spare parts distribution for Saudi Arabia.  The successful candidate will have spent considerable time overseeing all aspects of a company’s supply chain, from preparation to transportation to delivery. This position requires partnership with Supply Chain, QA/QC, Manufacturing, Packaging, Engineering, Finance, and Regulatory Affairs to execute processes and manage changes. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly, and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate transportation of cargo from origin to final destination.
• Communicate with, customers to achieve profitable deals.
• Communicate effectively with account agents to accommodate client instructions.
• Responsible for streamlining ocean inbound and outbound freight/
• Manage the operation to ensure timely delivery via Ocean/Land/Air.
• Generate shipping documentation.
• Coordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments
• Provide different types of quotations to customers / Send invoices for completed cases.
• Provide billing team documentation from beginning to end of all involved transactions that includes trucking, air freight, fees etc.
• Cover operations for Co-loading, intercompany shipments, and transfer billing cases.
• Create daily inventory ensuring the data is accurately and match with other reports
• Manage, monitor and drive improvement to achieve a high customer service goals by providing on-time delivery, controlling product lead-times, and responding customer’s request, serve as main point of contact.
• Eliminate constraints and meet objectives, and maintain excellent relationships with supplier and internal departmnets.
• Responsible for streamlining inbound and outbound freight/ Manage the operation to ensure timely delivery via Ocean/Land/Air.
• Plan, analyze and compare the cost of service, update, trace, and track the status of the shipment, for select suppliers and LSPs (Logistics Service Providers).
• Report Performance Indicators (KPI's) for the Supply Chain function.
• Develop performance metrics to manage and evaluate the operating performance of internal supply chain resources and external supply chain partner collaboration model.
• Manage organizational goals by considering in time, budget and Business Unit objectives
• Work side by side with Pricing Department and maintain great relationship with industry vendors..

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience with automotive logistics, transportation, and global trade process and procedures, preferably in a high-volume environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with success in working across organizations at all levels.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office applications
• Experience with TMS software applications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics Engineering, or related field.  An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
• LEAN, GK, or Six Sigma Certifications