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SalaryLogistics Analyst
Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.
If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged-they are valued-this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Logistics Analyst will report directly to the Logistics Manager and will coordinate with many other departments to ensure an efficient daily workflow for both Inbound and Outbound shipments. Assist in the development, procurement, and sustainability of a service provider network to meet and exceed the requirements of our customer base. Collaborate with our Dedicated Transportation provider to drive compliance with core carrier routing strategy, while assisting in the management of transportation cost, quality, and service to expected levels.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Detailed analysis of daily spends and routes, with metrics to help better reduce freight spend
- Partner with Dedicated Carrier to drive compliance with a core carrier routing strategy, while managing transportation cost, quality, delivery, and service to expected levels
- Develop Requests for Quotations; and negotiate the best value possible; utilize customer routing mechanisms
- Provide continuous operational improvement by ensuring contracted carriers deliver in accordance with company standards, policies, and committed service levels
- Capture and review market intelligence against key performance indicators/market price to ensure accurate price forecasting and risk mitigation
- Review Master Transportation Agreements, contract terms and conditions in concert with corporate legal
- Audit and ensure timeliness of rates and payments in line with negotiated carrier rates
DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and validate daily transportation metrics across multiple locations, including, on-time to pull, on-time delivery, overall trailer utilization, and dwell time
- Review and negotiate new carrier contracts as required while optimizing Cost, Quality, and Delivery of products across the network
- Assist in the management of existing carrier contracts ensuring compliance
- Key in driving executional and tactical initiatives
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- 3+ years of Logistics, supply chain, or inventory management experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Vendor management/qualification experience preferred
- Exceptional negotiation and transportation pricing strategy skills
- Experience with TMS, MRP, and JIT inventory practices is highly desirable
- Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to effectively communicate to peers, execs and leadership Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Intermediate/advanced skillset in MS Office applications (Excel)
Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products-and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.
Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!
Associated Materials ... Building Products Better
Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.
