Job summary
Vendor Logistics Analyst (REMOTE) Location Remote in Eden Prairie, MNResponsible for research, analyze and maximizing cost of goods savings up to $100M through logistical programs and or supply chain initiativesPartner with stakeholders from cross-functional business units, vendors and related third parties to identify logistical opportunities, mitigate shrink and spoilage for Procurement
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Provides recommendations and solutions to Procurement leadership using analytics, industry and operational knowledge to maximize cost savings for Replenishment• Manage the life cycle of the logistic program to include execution, score-carding, fund collection, auditing, monitoring, and course correction• Responsible for resolving escalations with internal and external customers including cross-functional executives• Leverages data from Merchandising and Replenishment to implement proper buying across the company to minimize shrink and aged inventory• Monitor vendor price changes and makes recommendations to Replenishment on any potential buying opportunities based on industry knowledge• Assess new vendor brackets to ensure cost savings and logistical program goals are met• Serves as a liaison between Merchandising, Transportation, and Procurement leadership to ensure best logistical practices are achieved• Collaborate with Merchandising to resolve and formulate inventory plans for items cut from purchase orders to maximize income earned for the organization• Resolves problems relative to procurement actions such as supplier disputes, customer agreements• Communicate effectively; clear, concise, timely and accurately• Demonstrate an understanding of supply chain and implement multi-functional decisions to better processes• Research and analyze logistics program concerns in partnership with Replenishment Buyers to ensure cost-savings and sustainable go-forward plan• Participates in developing projects around continuously improving overall business performance• Performs other relevant job duties as required
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, or another related field req• 3+ yrs. related experience in Procurement or Supply Chain• Knowledge of industry buying practices• Knowledge of large-scale distribution network
Key Skills Needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel• Ability to document work in progress• Ability to develop and deliver presentations• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stake holders in a diverse community• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions• Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects
