Your Opportunity as a Sr. Logistics Analyst

The Sr. Logistics Analyst will lead the site daily purchasing activities and provides functional support to the logistics organization. Daily purchasing activities for site storeroom and MRO inventory. Serves as the single point of contact for Marketplace. Communicates and drives cost savings initiatives by communicating with suppliers and corporate support functions to identify opportunities. Evaluates Supply Chain flow, costs, and functions to increase velocity across the organization. Formulates and leads Logistics Department projects. This role will also support other functions such as accounting and purchasing on an as needed basis. May also perform duties to support the site from an administrative perspective. 

Location: 7351 Old Tuscaloosa Hwy, McCalla, AL 35111

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. Day Shift M-F (flexibility required)

In this Role You Will:  

Coordinate production material supply 

Schedule and lead weekly MRP meeting 

Use MRP data to understand long and short-term production needs 

Submit PO releases as necessary 

Follow up on PO releases and obtain vendor confirmation 

Manage Purchasing Expected Receipts 

Revise POs and update with most current vendor information 

Keep Warehouse informed of upcoming delivery schedule 

Follow up on late deliveries 

Own the Vendor Variance process 

Submit and follow up on vendor material issues 

Track vendor performance 

Inform Purchasing team of vendor performance issues 

Own & Manage Marketplace system for site 

Site Superuser 

Ensure all invoices are processed monthly 

Train new & existing users  

Assists system users with questions and troubleshooting, ensures accurate data is being recorded.  

Storeroom 

Purchasing of materials 

System issuing of materials 

Following up with Deliveries 

Processing of received of materials 

Provide training as needed 

Liaison between Corporate Purchasing, Corporate Financial Services and Operations. Provide support and data gathering around production, cost center spends, variances and projects as needed; may provide support to cost center owners. 

Warehouse materials support 

Assist with the daily cycle count program 

Assist in the investigation and analysis of production yields associated with Manufacturing Variance 

Work with the warehouse and production to ensure adequate daily supply of materials 

Department Improvement and Cost Savings Projects Lead 

Analyze process flow and initiate, lead, and complete necessary improvement projects 

Work with outside and inside supply chain contacts to identify cost benefit opportunities and lead initiatives to better our overall process. 

Will serve as Warehouse Management System Project Lead when system comes online 

Oracle Next Day User backup 

Provide back up and vacation coverage as needed to complete the Next Day User responsibilities 

Other Projects as necessary 

The Right Role for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

What We are Looking For:  

Minimum Requirements: 

High school diploma or equivalent required

2 + years of related accounting, (WMS) warehouse management systems and (ERP) Enterprise Resource Planning experience, preferred 5+ years 

Worked in manufacturing or warehouse environment 

Strong technical proficiency with Excel, spreadsheets, etc. 

Strong analytical, customer service, and strong attention to detail 

Communication skills – proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally  

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:  

Problem solving – demonstrated ability to work a problem from problem statement development thru to root cause identification and systemic corrective action implementation 

Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably Oracle eAM 

Initiative and follow thru – demonstrated ability to receive given basic coaching/direction and execute work assigned in an accurate and timely manner  

Time management/prioritization – demonstrated ability to manage several tasks at a time thru to completion and meet the needs of multiple customers  

Personal initiative to work independently and possess a high degree of diplomacy, confidentiality, and discretion 

Work Environment: This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to talk and hear.  

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently.

May push and pull heavy trash carts, dough carts, portable equipment, and catch pans.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

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