Logistics Analyst

Logistics Analyst

Location:

Marlborough MA Onsite Flexibility:

Remote Contract Details

Position Type:

Contract Contract Duration:

Contract-to-hire potential (local to MA required for conversion; if converted one day per week in office) Pay Rate:

$24.00$29.00 / Hour (USD) Shift / Schedule:

8:30 AM 5:00 PM (30-minute break) Work Authorization:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary

As the

Logistics Analyst Junior

you are a crucial part of our supply chain network providing solutions daily to our key strategic business partners which supports the flow of goods from our domestic vendors to our stores. Youll ensure we get the right product to the right place at the right time which keeps our stores exciting and ever-changing. Working in a fast-paced retail business no day will be the same! You will coordinate the resolutions of transactional inbound logistics issues through partnership with carriers vendors and the Inbound Planning Team. You will handle incoming requests through various channels such as phone and email and take initiative to resolve issues for carriers and vendors for shipments that have been assigned/routed to be picked up at vendor locations and delivered to client locations. You will provide operational reporting and help on special assignments with the Planning team. Key Responsibilities

Manage communication with carriers and vendors through the client Inbound Email box as well as by phone Take initiative to professionally resolve operational issues with carriers and vendors that result in efficient freight movements that pick up from vendors on-time and deliver to client locations on-time Coordinate with carriers to assess track and report to internal stakeholders delays that could be associated with weather Railroad line closures etc. Daily and weekly reporting to Domestic Transportation Team Manage some operational processes within the Inbound Transportation team Monitor reporting and take action to resolve shipments that are not within defined compliance parameters Evaluate routing options based on department Ladder Plan transit times and vendor pickup requirements. Recommend optimal transportation solution using Less Than Truckload (LTL) Truck Load (TL) Intermodal Consolidation and Continuous Move methods. Create optimal freight movements maximizing cube cartons and weight. Minimize out of route miles and reduce stop-offs for improved carrier sourcing and acceptance for assigned region. Required Skills

15 years of logistics supply chain OR relevant internship experience Intermediate

Microsoft Office Suite

experience: - Excel (analyzing data pivot tables) - Outlook (half of the day is emailing to resolve time-critical matters) - Word and PowerPoint Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; product moves quickly through our supply chain network it is important to react quickly to incoming requests Strong

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

skills; no day is the same in off-price retail the ability to assess situations quickly and provide alternate solutions is key to success Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships; you are the face of the client to many of our external strategic partners Flexible and adaptable; priorities change frequently based on business demands the ability to change direction quickly is critical Customer service mentality; providing a high level of service to our key partners is important Demonstrates the ability to manipulate and make inferences from data Preferred Skills

Transportation experience Transportation Management system experience Blue Yonder

experience Education Requirements

Bachelors degree in Logistics Business or Industrial Engineering (preferred) Benefits

Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund Important Notes

Interview process: 2 rounds of interviews each consisting of one interviewer Contract-to-hire conversion potential is available only for candidates local to MA; if converted the role requires one day per week in the office About the Client

This client is a

Fortune 500 retailer

operating more than 4500 stores globally with a strong presence across North America and international markets. The organization is known for its off-price retail model and fast-moving supply chain employing logistics analysts supply chain specialists transportation coordinators and operations professionals who collaborate across vendor networks and internal planning teams to keep product flowing efficiently to stores. About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-15022

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