Sr. Inbound Logistics Analyst

At Home Stores LLC$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field
  • 5 years of experience in Logistics & Transportation Operations
  • Knowledge of project management frameworks
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis
  • Exceptional organizational skills and follow-through
  • Analytical skillset with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead logistics projects and processes with Inbound Logistics Leadership
  • Facilitate implementations with internal teams and external parties
  • Engage with carriers at multiple distribution centers
  • Manage trailer equipment and schedules for efficient dock operations
  • Quote, route, and track domestic inbound shipments
  • Monitor daily inbound movement of various freight types
  • Evaluate shipment modes to meet service level requirements
  • Adapt to peak season fluctuations in inbound volume demands
  • Create and maintain SOPs/documentation for business processes
  • Provide ad hoc reports and KPIs for team and executives

Benefits

  • Potential for career advancement within the logistics field
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to a variety of transportation modes and practices
  • Opportunity to work with an established logistics team
  • Engagement with external stakeholders and partnerships
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary

The Sr Inbound Logistics Analyst will maintain an efficient operation by overseeing routes and schedules to ensure that service levels and cost goals are met. The position requires addressing customer service inquiries, problem-solving and ensuring an elevated level of service. Applicants should be confident collaborating with their team along with internal and external stakeholders (transportation carriers) to optimize transportation processes and meet organizational goals. The ideal candidate also possesses a passion for digging into the details and optimizing processes.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
  • Lead and guide all projects and processes for the Logistics Operations team in partnership with the Inbound Logistics Leadership with a focus on inbound from vendor, port drayage, intermodal operations, interfacility, and all inbound domestic movements.


  • Facilitate implementations with both internal cross functional teams and external parties (i.e. RFPs, process changes, new technology).


  • Facilitate and engage in relationships with our carriers across multiple distribution centers and at various levels (such as account representatives, dispatchers, dedicated support teams, drivers and dock workers) to meet freight requirements effectively.


  • Manage trailer equipment and schedules to ensure seamless execution of dock door rotations at our distribution centers.


  • Quote, route, and track domestic inbound shipments for multiple distribution centers for spot quote shipments.


  • Monitor the daily inbound movement of domestic freight including LTL (nationwide including Alaska and Hawaii), FTL, Intermodal and Parcel & Air.


  • Evaluate and decide the best shipment mode to meet service level (i.e., calculating volume, freight class, density, weight and audit of freight costs) as needed.


  • Adapt to peak season and fluctuations in inbound volume demands by adjusting equipment and carrier capacity.


  • Create and maintain business process and expectation SOPs/documentation.


  • Provide ad hoc reports and create KPI/metrics for domestic team members, managers and executive team members as required.


Qualifications and Competencies
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field


  • 5 years of experience in Logistics & Transportation Operations


  • Knowledge of and experience in executing project management frameworks


  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel - turning data into usable information


  • Exceptional organizational skills and follow-through


  • Possesses an analytical skillset and a strong attention to detail


  • Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills


  • Knowledge of ERP and TMS systems


  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook


  • Knowledgeable in all modes of transportation including:


  • Truckload


  • Less than Truckload


  • Railroad


  • International (cross border)


  • Port Drayage


  • DOT


  • Knowledge of cargo claims rules and practices preferred


  • Exposure to carrier price structure, contracts, and performance metrics


  • Proven ability to multi-task in a fast paced, changing environment, with a self starter mindset

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