Logistics Analyst

LUFKIN INDUSTRIES Houston, TX

Company

LUFKIN INDUSTRIES

Location

Houston, TX

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Job Purpose:
Support supply chain performance improvement through effective data collection (correct coding), analysis and reporting to make best decisions for our company. 
Key Accountabilities:

  • Monitor and collect operational data as it relates to procurement and logistics.
  • Develop/Utilize existing Operational Planning Models, Value Stream Maps etc. to identify opportunities to improve freight cost.
  • Work with logistics providers, freight forwarders and internal teams to monitor freight spend, approve invoices, review metrics, optimize distribution costs and monitor trade compliance
  • Support sourcing & procurement teams with spend data analysis in freight
  • Support logistics process improvement and standardization across plants and business units
  • Audit the coding freight bills from our Third-Party freight provider and direct freight/parcel vendors
  • Assist/support logistics and trade compliance department in daily activities
  • Support on any billing questions that accounting might have prior payment
  • Assist in searching for carriers to cover loads in problem areas
  • Ensure loads are booked (via TMS) and delivered on time.
Required Education & Preferred Certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in management
  • At least 2 years of experience in the field of supply chain management - Planning, Procurement, S&OP, Logistics, import/export regulations, FTAs, etc.
  • Oil & gas industry knowledge/experience is a plus


Required Knowledge / Skills
 

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience manipulating large datasets and using databases required
  • Excellent Analytical and Quantitative Skills
    • Proven ability to manipulate and manage complex data sets in Microsoft Excel; “fluent” in spreadsheet management
    • Proven ability to construct and manage Excelbased cost models, and conduct scenarios/sensitivity analytics
  • Strong research and problem-solving skills
  • Strong ability to summarize and translate data, analytics, and modelling exercises into business discussions/decisions
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills; strong listening skills; naturally inclusive in decisionmaking environments
  • Strong communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills; comfortable and credible with internal stakeholders and external audiences, e.g., suppliers
  • Strong project management skills, including stakeholder, timeline, and meeting management skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency ERP System (JDE Preferred), BI reporting tools
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Date Posted

05/31/2024

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