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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA JOBS

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LOGISTICS ANALYST

Spherion

Spherion

IT, Operations
Rantoul, IL, USA
Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Summary

  • Spherion
  • $40,000 - $50,000 per year
  • Temp to Perm
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Job details
  • key responsibilities

    Key Responsibilities:1.Transportation Management:Manage efficient flow of goods, both inbound and outbound, via various modes including ocean, air freight, parcel, less than truckload (LTL), and truckload carriers.Oversee all domestic freight transportation.Ensure compliance with shipping guides for vendors and carriers, taking corrective action when necessary.Collaborate with distribution center management to optimize transportation operational efficiency.2.Customer Service Support:Assist with customer inquiries, shipment tracking, and exception handling.Support processes to minimize customer chargebacks.3.Carrier Relations and Cost Management:Participate in scheduled requests for proposal (RFPs) for carriers across all transportation modes.Assist in rate negotiations to secure optimal pricing while maintaining high service levels.Conduct post-RFP analysis, comparing new costs to benchmarks for budgeting purposes.4.Compliance and Safety:Ensure compliance in transporting hazardous materials.5.Systems and Process Improvement:Work with the Transportation Management System (TMS) Recommend and implement TMS process changes to support business needs.Manage the auditing, processing, and payment of transportation carrier invoices.6.Analysis and Optimization:Participate in business support projects by providing transportation analysis, offering options, and tracking results.Identify opportunities to reduce costs and/or improve customer service.Collaborate with relevant parties to implement process changes and track outcomes.7.Innovation and Evaluation:Evaluate and recommend new transportation carriers and processes.

  • experience

    1-4 years

  • skills

    Experience using Transportation Management software a plus Experience using SAP a plus Hazmat certification is a plus

  • qualifications

    College degree and/or a proven track record of progressive experience in a Logistics or Supply Chain role. Excellent analytical and data analysis skills. Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently within deadlines.

  • education

    Associate