Tri-Arrows Aluminum, Inc.

Demand & Logistics Analyst

Louisville, KY

full time

On-site

Mining

About This Job

GREAT CULTURE, GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Please Note: This role is based in LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A

DEMAND AND LOGISTICS ANALYST

(Planning)

Located on our beautiful corporate campus in Louisville (KY), The Planning Analyst is a key member of the Planning team and reports to the OM & Inventory Leader. This role will have a specific focus on import coil procurement and logistics management. In addition to these primary responsibilities this role will also support other Planning processes such as Customer Demand Analyst for end uses assigned. This role will provide effective and accurate analysis of customer order fulfillment via import coil, capacity and lead time planning, freight costs, expenditures, and on-time delivery performance. This role will analyze logistics performance, recommending process improvements and publish freight data to the organization. This role requires attention to detail, proactive monitoring of the flow of goods, and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners (vendors, freight forwarders, ocean carriers, etc.) to execute the business requirements.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities Logistics

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Analyze freight processes and recommend improvements to transportation and warehouse operations that will reduce lead time and/or cost.

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Calculate freight cost for monthly budget forecast to TAA Finance team as well as annual budget and Long-Range Plan for both import and domestic locations.

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Deliver to TAA Commercial Department actual monthly freight costs along with quarterly freight forecasts to support customer reconciliations and billing.

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Evaluate coils stored in outside warehouse locations and submit monthly reporting to accounting to ensure proper insurance coverage in place.

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Manage P2P updates in Oracle and testing alongside TAA IT

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Assess “in transit” value of goods for import coil & provide to accounting and logistics management each month.

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Maintain reporting tools which include vendor shipment and freight cost details.

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Support Logan Aluminum on freight claims as needed

Import Coil Procurement Program

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Collaborate with suppliers, freight forwarder(s) and carriers to make sure import coil shipments are booked and shipped timely, and in the most cost-efficient method.

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Analyze Commercial sales requirements (including Long Range Plan) and recommend strategies to optimize order fulfillment via import coil

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Communicate with suppliers to discuss TAA sales forecast, supplier capacities, and estimated freight cost and lead times.

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Facilitate resolution of transportation and logistics issues related to imports/exports, claims or customers through direct communications with carriers, warehouses, freight forwarders and/or insurance representatives.

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Audit exemption status customer exemptions for import coils and utilize exception reporting to take proactive action as needed to ensure the timely delivery of import coil shipments to meet customer demand.

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Forecast import inventory to stay in line with company performance targets

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Ensure that all required documents and systems updates are processed in a timely manner for import coil. Address any issues quickly to minimize impact to customers

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Manage import exemption status and work with logistics partners to ensure compliance, resolving discrepancies as needed

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Work with dray carrier daily for container drop-hook practice and ensure containers are pulled and returned timely to avoid demurrage and detention fees.

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Collaborate with different functional areas to ensure accuracy of import inventory into Oracle.

Demand Analysis

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Analyze monthly customer Bare Tab orders and submit volumes to manufacturing partners, providing support through manufacturing and delivery

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Forecast Bare Tab sales volumes, staying aligned with production capacities and inventory targets

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Support demand planning processes and systems to improve forecasting by accurately completing ad-hoc and bi-monthly Sales Planning Forecast (SPF)

What You'll Bring

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Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management

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Advanced level of proficiency in Excel

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Knowledge of Oracle (preferred)

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1-2 years of experience working with ocean carriers, freight forwarders/consolidators a plus

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Teamwork: Promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.

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Accountable & Dependable: Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.

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Attention to Detail: Diligently attend to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work.

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Communication: Effectively convey ideas and facts in writing and orally using language the audience will best understand.

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Presentation Skills: Is effective in a variety of presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, peers, direct reports, and leadership; is effective both inside and outside the organization.

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Adaptable & Flexible: Adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.

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Self-Management: Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.

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Safety Focus: Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.

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Ethics & Integrity: Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.

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Analysis/Reasoning: Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions and solve problems.

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Problem Solving: Resolves difficult or complicated challenges.

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Listening: Understands and learns from what others say.

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Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

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Interpersonal Skills: Relates well inside and outside the organization at varying levels; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse high-tension situations comfortably.

WHAT WE OFFER. And it’s A Lot!

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Competitive compensation (base/bonus)

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Exceptional “core” benefits: Medical/dental/vision, employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA), employer paid life & disability plans

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Generous time off program, including vacation, holiday, sick and personal choice days

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401(k) program with competitive employer match

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Growth & development opportunities

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Catered (daily) lunches

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SPOT bonus awards

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Excellent tuition assistance program

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Wellness programs, including reimbursement for fitness activities & equipment

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Full, onsite fitness center

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Community engagement programs

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Matching charitable contributions

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Retiree medical reimbursement accounts

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Beautiful (new) corporate campus, located on a lake

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Engaging, team-oriented company culture, resulting in TAA being a proud recipient of several “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” awards.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. Tri-Arrows Aluminum offers a competitive total rewards package. Learn more at https://triaa.com/careers/.

Tri-Arrows Aluminum Inc., provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetic information. Tri-Arrows Aluminum, Inc., will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Notice To Third Party Agencies

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Demand & Logistics Analyst

About This Job

Import Coil Procurement Program

Demand Analysis

What You'll Bring

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