Traffic Analyst

Role Summary:
As a Traffic Analyst, you will oversee the fulfillment of logistics requirements for a multi-site area within the region. You will be responsible for the deployment and execution of site-specific logistics strategies, as well as maintaining an effective working relationship with key logistics providers to maximize Flowserve’s logistics capabilities and enhance the customer order-to-delivery experience.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Identify productivity enhancements that contribute to increased operational and financial performances and service improvements
• Analyse data on large data sets to access the performance of the logistics system for the site(s)
• Implement processes and procedures in accordance with the global logistics vision and strategy to achieve the desired performance level
• Ensure adherence to global logistics policies and procedures as well as promote and provide training on these policies
• Assess and communicate the operational and financial performances of the site(s), including variance analysis, root-case/counter measures analysis, performance to revenue, and service levels
• Prepare and facilitate the monthly business reviews showcasing spend, savings, lost opportunity spend and updates on site(s) performance.
• Provide oversight of all transportation services and modes both international and domestic to assist the site(s) in achieving logistics expectations using the Logistics Data Repository and ERPs
• Conduct training as needed on all logistics requirements: project management, process improvement, negotiation, sourcing, metrics reporting, incoterms, “lost profit” and performance to revenue
• Participate to sourcing events that affect his/her site(s)/region from needs analysis to providers’ onboarding (Data collection, RFQ preparation, RFQ analysis, selection, implementation.)
• Manage the escalation process to resolve logistics issues that affect site performances
• Ensure continuous improvement against the logistics key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Deliver on the annual cost reduction goals
• Work with site logistics teams to reduce lost opportunity spend through usage of Flowserve’s Authorized Vendor List (AVL) ensuring the routing guides are followed but also updated as needed
• Ensure any savings are managed and reported accurately and timely
• Demonstrate an enterprise mindset approach, contributing effort and ideas for the global supply chain team and support the global supply chain maturity growth
• Develop a strong cross-functional relationship between global logistics and site supply chain teams to enhance logistics knowledge and improve efficiencies across the enterprise
• Manage the service and on time delivery of the logistics carriers and providers within his/her assigned region
• Maintain current site organizational contact list, including logistics, supply chain, and finance.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Experience in transport logistics or order processing in a globally active company
• Solid knowledge and proficiency using Incoterms and customs regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Project management and Implementation skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proven demonstration of creating strong cross functional relationships.
• Ability to analyze and create meaningful and concise critical data reports.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with ERP applications such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba
• Ability to analyze data with BI applications
• Willingness to travel
• BS or BA Degree in relevant field and / or 1-2 years relevant experience