Logistics Analyst

TRC Talent is looking for a Logistics Analyst for our client in Acworth, GA

Job Summary: Overall responsibility for multi-site logistics functions throughout plants involving activities to include but not limited to transportation, packaging, delivery, and material flow

Job Details: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Direct Hire

$70k+(based on experience)

Job Responsibilities: Resolve any transportation/shipping issues

Help identify and drive cost saving opportunities and transportation efficiencies such as load consolidations

Assist in ensuring packaging standards are correct in ERP/transportation system

Establish Min/Maxes for the operations team as well as assist in creating visual aids

Establish PFEPs (Plan for Every Part) on all production lines and ensure the production floor is trained on them.

Review packaging in use for optimization regarding shipping, storage, and line presentation

Map out production and warehouse layouts for most optimal material flow

Establish and maintain inventory supermarkets for optimal material flow in the plant

Establish ordering procedures from the production line to the warehouse and ensure proper training of floor associates.

Collect, analyze, and report KPIs on all aspects of the supply chain, develop reports as needed

Collaborate with supply chain team and others to implement lean initiatives

Identify opportunities for inventory reduction

Work with customs broker/freight forwarders, validate HTS codes, prep clearance docs.

Monitor and Maintain Cycle Count Schedule with the warehouse team

Root Cause and investigate any inventory losses with the warehouse and production team.

Work with team members on packaging/returnable availability, repairs, and other requirements.

Assess risks, develop, and execute contingency plans within the supply chain for proper handling of supplier failures

Help assist in repairing customer and supplier packaging

Assist in developing packaging for new programs/projects

Assist in acquiring backup packaging for bank builds

Business case analysis in supply chain/packaging projects

Assist in improving overall Supply Chain Operating performance score

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 3 to 5 years of automotive experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with lean initiatives including problem solving tools

Working knowledge of Plan for Every Part

Basic understanding of production planning, scheduling, and warehouse operations as they correspond to logistics activities

Knowledge of ERP systems

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required

Experience with flow charting preferred

Company Description: TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner, while working tirelessly to connect thousands of individuals each year with work opportunities where they can meet the needs of their families and have the potential to build their careers.