Logistics Data Specialist

Job Description

As a Logistics / Data Specialist, you perform reporting, data analysis and calculations needed within Foreign Supply Consolidated Services and participate on department projects. You will plan, steer, monitor, and forecast the transportation and returnable container management budgets. Implement, steer, and follow up penalties for process violations with process partners and suppliers (debit notes) both on transportation as well as on container management related topics. Interact with process partners on the budget and debits, clarify questions and disputes. Analyze financial performance and provide conclusions/recommend necessary actions to improve financial performance.

This role is located in the Greer, SC area.

Responsibilities

Serves as a point of contact for general and specific system requirements as well as a specialist in data analysis, calculation, and the writing of processes.

Develops, analyzes, and reports on foreign supply activities to Management, to steer the daily business needs.

Provides calculations and reports based on data and risk analysis, regarding the departments. KPI’s and provides counter measures.

Schedules, plans, and facilitates training for on-boarding Associates.

Develops and Conducts data analysis on a variety of topics, which will include training to ensure continual improvement.

Extracts, compiles, and analyzes supplier invoices, from multiple sources, to ensure calculations are correct, and ensure overpayments are not made.

Represents the business as an expert on topics in meetings and cross-functional teams.

Identifies new business opportunities, services and products to support continuous improvement in the departmental working model.

Responsible for certain controls, their periodic review, and for the training of others on VPS, internal controls, and OSHA requirements, to ensure compliance.

Provides and ensures reports are created weekly/monthly in accordance with business needs.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Business or related field or the equivalent of 4 years of related experience.

3+ years of professional experience in business management to include experience in purchasing, data analysis, and training.

headcount & budget planning, LDP & target management, customer service skills. Must have: finance background (SAP)

3+ years of experience working within a project/team environment preferred.

1+ years knowledge of information system concepts and technologies.

1+ years project management.

1+ years written and oral communication and presentation skills.

1+ years ability to interface with the business to meet requirements and targets.

1+ years MS Windows and Office skills.

What we offer

This position is for a long term renewable contract with an excellent hourly rate including benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA and 401k along with paid holidays and vacation days.

Please apply ONLY if you fulfill the above mentioned minimum requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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Greer, SC