Logistics Analyst, Ann Sacks

Logistics Analyst, Ann Sacks

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location:  Hybrid - Portland, OR

Opportunity

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, SalesEnablement and Planning, this position is responsible for analyzing, developingand optimizing the inbound shipment strategy, coordinating inbound purchaseorders, and creating and maintaining standard operating procedures for all inboundlogistical functions. The logistics analyst will serve as the subject matterexpert for all things related to inbound logistics, provide analysis to driveefficiencies, and collaborate cross functionally to ensure information flows tooperations and planning functions.

Specific Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize the selection of transportation mode and specific carriers based on cost, transit time, vessel sailings, and determination of ports of embarkation/debarkation, equipment availability, and need.
  
  
• Lead the negotiation of ocean freight rates, international airfreight rates, international freight forwarder & customhouse brokers’ fees, and inland freight rates with carriers and carrier rate-making conferences.
  
  
• Track and organize containers; contact the appropriate couriers for each vendor.
  
  
• Provide incoming shipment docs to warehouse teams.
  
  
• Leads and manages Broker/Courier relationships.
  
  
• Monitor the cost effectiveness and level of service provided on import shipments, and recommend routing charges to applicable purchasing areas when warranted.
  
  
• Ensure customs import/export compliance and adherence to other governmental trade regulations.
  
  
• Work on CBP requirements- customs requirements, Free Trade Agreements.
  
  
• Develop analysis to drive logistical optimization and communication with warehouse teams.  
  
  
• Address reporting needs: Entering freight invoice information on static freight report, execute packing list updates, and generating open order reports.  
  
  
• Collaborates with Kohler Logistics to leverage relationships with freight companies.
  

Skills/Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years ofexperience in a logistics or supply chain environment required.
  
  
• A bachelor’s degree inbusiness administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field stronglypreferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
  
  
• Knowledgeof customs import/export compliance and other governmental trade regulations ishighly desired. Technical skills/experience preferred: HTS, EDI 310,track-trace for containers.
  
  
• Knowledgeof SAP is preferred.

Critical skills required:

• Able to communicate effectively with associates at all levels within the organization and build credibility/rapport.
  
• Self-motivated and self-directed with ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting good judgment and a systematic approach to decision-making.
  
• Assertiveness and common-sense balancing both business and customer focus.
  
• Drive to set and achieve ambitious targets.
  
• Strong organization and time management skills.
  
• Ability to contribute to a positive team dynamic with flexibility and a growth mindset.

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