Logistics Analyst- Chicago, IL

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there's more to being in business than just making a profit. That's the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet. What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it's never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It's about how you can grab everything that's within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It's about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we'll all be a little better off. It's that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Mars Food is looking for a Logistics Analyst in Chicago, IL

Job Purpose:

The Logistics Analyst is responsible and accountable for the successful and timely delivery of customer orders after they are released to the warehouse. This includes direct responsibility for analysis, problem solving, developing and executing action plans to address systemic logistical challenges and opportunities. Overall, this role focuses on order-to-cash management, customer on-time delivery, and analyzing the network and customer distribution to reduce costs.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Responsible for utilizing and developing tools to drive improvement with customer, warehouse, and transportation metrics.
·  Strong Analytical skills - Responsible for assembling data, analyzing performance, identifying problems and developing action plans for improved logistical performance from the warehouse to customer including shipping routes, lead time.
·  In Depth Knowledge of logistics network and systems – SAP, Red Prairie, and TransPlace
·  Responsible for SAP Transactions and testing to support the physical logistics network.
·  Collaborate with both internal and customer logistics teams to improve Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and reduce logistics related Fines & Fees to the mutual benefit of all parties. These KPI’s would include On-Time to Requested Arrival Date (OTR) as well as Service as Measured by Customer (SAMBC) on-time performance. Ensure that all customer orders are appointed and shipped on-time.
·  Record, analyze, and maintain STO on-time metrics and carrier performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Track and improve performance and costs.
·  Prioritize inbound and outbound deliveries when capacity constrained.
·  Ensure seasonal/promotional inventory is deployed appropriately by working with the Logistics Coordinator.
·  Support the Logistics Coordinator with analysis to support projects and cost saving initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

·  2 – 5 years of Relevant Work Experience
·  Skills in Excel
·  SAP capability (including using systems, running reports, using systems proactively)
·  Great Communication Skills
·  Experience with managing and balancing logistics networks
·  Customer-centric behaviors
·  Ability to communicate at all levels (peer, up and external)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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