Logistics Analyst

Description

The Logistics Analyst is responsible for the logistical coordination, freight P&L, and day-to-day oversight of petroleum product movements from Mansfield’s supplier base to its customers’ locations nationwide.

Responsibilities

Freight P&L

- Develop in-depth market knowledge and analysis to identify the most profitable freight route through the FTL and/or LTL carrier network

- Build strong relationships with carriers to identify their less profitable lanes that Mansfield Oil can use to create more profitable freight movement

- Develop innovative strategies to penetrate the freight market to create greater profitability

- Negotiate freight rates that create the most competitive advantage and profitability for Mansfield Oil

Logistics Coordination

- Schedule, coordinate, and manage FTL and/or LTL freight pickups and deliveries from supplier base to customer locations nationwide

- Track carrier performance on a regular basis

- Identify and address problem areas with carriers in a timely and constructive manner

- Work with supplier base and customer locations to manage and reduce demurrage expense by eliminating inefficiencies

- Prepare presentation material, analytical reports, and correspondence to management

- Ensure that multiple freight pickups and deliveries are moving at the same time

- Follow-up and follow-through with items to ensure that problems are resolved and tasks are completed in a timely manner

- Prioritize tasks each day so that the most important tasks are completed to maximize customer satisfaction

- Organize resources so that information can be accessed quickly when needed

Invoice Validation

- Design and implement a system to review and validate billing from carriers to ensure accuracy and best price

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

- Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge & Experience

- Confident skill with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

- Must have at least two years’ work experience post college

- Experience in logistics (truckload and less than truckload logistics) preferred

- Proven track record of negotiating freight rates and creating cost savings initiatives preferred

- Petroleum experience preferred

Qualifications & Characteristics

- Must be able to multi-task and make financial impactful decisions in a fast-paced environment

- Ability to communicate effectively to all stakeholders

Work Environment

- Hybrid Work Schedule available once training is completed - 3 days in office, 2 days remote

- Sitting for extended periods of time

- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other computer components

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Position Salary is $50 - $60k and is eligible for an annual bonus of up to $1,500.00

Full benefits information can be found here: https://communications.aleragroup.com/view/442309559/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status