Job Description

A Manufacturing client in Waukesha, Wisconsin is looking to hire a Logistics Analyst. This position is responsible for executing logistics strategy and processes for movement of all freight throughout the company for both domestic and international. This Logistics Analyst must possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment, while making sure to meet deadlines with a commitment to operational excellence. The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for handling inbound and outbound freight, assisting, and working cooperatively with different teams to accomplish company’s growth goals. The ideal candidate needs excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate with sales team and project managers to promote accurate and timely processing of freight shipments in process to customers.
• Responsible for managing inbound and outbound transportation requirements to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining high service levels.
• Act as liaison between carriers, warehouse, customer service, sales, drivers, and customers to ensure all shipments meet delivery requirements.
• Analyze/negotiate RFQ annual/spot rates and qualify new carriers as appropriate.
• Develop/present logistics scorecards or dashboards with relevant KPIs on a quarterly/annual basis.
• Quarterly Business Review meetings with logistics carriers.
• Expedite domestic and international shipments as required.
• Collaborate with engineering/purchasing/quality to drive packaging improvements to improve truck/container utilization and implement processes to ensure part-packaging damage is minimal.
• Create and maintain domestic and international routing guides as required for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Train shipping personnel and other respective departments on shipping, documentation, and any other respective transportation responsibilities.
• Request domestic and international freight quotes and secure booking arrangements with approved carriers and freight forwarders for equipment/part shipments.
• Specialized equipment freight: manage the transportation and planning process for specialized equipment (flatbed trucks, rigging, etc.).
• Understand, train, and facilitate compliance with all state and Department of Transportation (DOT) and Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) regulations.
• Establish a freight bill auditing/resolution program in conjunction with accounting and purchasing departments.
• Collaborate with offices in Germany to align processes and create a streamlined transportation process from origin to destination.
• Create and maintain records of all forms of transactions relating to the company’s logistics operations in accordance to Customs/IRS law.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply Chain/Logistics, Accounting, or business administration
• 3+ years of experience in domestic and international logistics or KHS shipping/receiving, inventory
• Advanced level of knowledge in Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of cargo management software
• Ability to update and maintain HTS Code
• Domestic and international shipping experience
• Experience with Tariffs
• SAP ERP system is preferred.
• Verbal and written fluency in English is required. Verbal and/or written fluency in German and/or Spanish is desired
• Strong customer service, communication and account management skills

Salary of $70-85K annually

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