Logistics Analyst Co-Op

Job Title: Logistics Analyst Co-Op

Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

The Job Details:

• Internal analytics of operational and financial performance; identify key trends and areas of opportunity.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly KPI reporting for internal and external use.
• Prepare customer business reviews in power point and excel by collecting and analyzing data from local reports and databases.
• Assistance with rate quotation analysis and development; help ensure standards of presenting and quoting rates are in place throughout all area programs.
• On-going analysis of fixed rate profitability and compliance with increase schedules.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of budgeting and forecasting files.
• Analyze existing business and work through TMs and Local Management to formulate strategic transportation/logistics recommendations that will enhance USCS Customer’s business and strengthen USCS/Customer relationships.

1. Work with team of analysts to qualify needs for study on a case by case basis.
2. Identifying various rules and assumptions specific to customer requirements and determine USCS system constraints to ensure accuracy of output.

• Offer optimization support: prepare data, input files, follow post optimization steps, analyze output and prepare proposal for customer.
• Ensure data accuracy through various testing methods against actual data.
• Perform impact on program analysis.
• Work with the logistics team in an effort to continue to refine the model and improve output relative to customer needs.
• Assist in various testing functions as needed/required by development team.
• Assembling various operations summaries and cost analysis reports for management and to be included in the monthly company-wide metrics reports.
• Support of any TMS integration, testing, training and development efforts.
• Cross-train with billing group to help with customer invoices and carrier payables when needed.

The Job Specifics:

• Location, Department and Work Hours: Camden, NJ, Administration, Hours Vary
• Reports To: United States Cold Storage, Manager, Logistics Services
• Travel Amount: May Vary
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Exempt

What We Are Looking For:

Education

• Student currently enrolled in college

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The physical demands described below are representative of those required of an individual performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Good arithmetic, reading, and typing skills
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Be able to see, speak and hear
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.
• A starter that can work independently and coordinate with others
• Follow safety procedures at all times.
• Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines

The Standard Details:

• Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems. 
• Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Participate in Safety and Educational Training.

What’s In It For You:

A great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered: 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year, If elected Blue Cross Blue Shield after 90 days of service, Company Life Insurance, and a bunch of other great perks.

Things We Need To Mention:

• The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.
• Job functions may vary based on area of operation. The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.