Lead Logistics Analyst - Rosemont, United States - US Foods, Inc.

US Foods, Inc.
US Foods, Inc.
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Rosemont, United States

1 week ago

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Description

Flexible Work Policy:

The Lead Logistics Analyst position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning the work is a combination of onsite (only 2 days per month) and virtual.

This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Rosemont, IL

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Lead Logistics Strategy Analyst will be expected to independently lead analysis efforts and provide mentorship and guidance to junior level analysts (i.e. Senior Logistics Strategy Analysts and Logistics Strategy Analysts).

Specific role responsibilities for the Lead Logistics Strategy Analyst include:


  • Develop communication plans and lead communication efforts with the field or internal / external stakeholders to support the correction of freight issues
  • Proactively manage the relationship with crossfunctional supply chain stakeholders: Provide net freight income targets within load designs and balance against inbound inventory targets to support optimal decision making across Replenishment, division Transportation teams, and Logistics departments
  • Drive supply chain cost improvement and performance of inbound logistics through daily data analysis of relevant freight and vendor data, and facilitation / crossfunctional coordination of remediation efforts
  • Utilize financial, logístical and procurement data bases to develop reporting and tools in order to analyze results and build plans for improvement
  • Manage vendor information and assist in the development of processes and guidelines to ensure quality of freight cost controls

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:


  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access)
  • Able to translate data insights from large datasets into specific optimization / improvement actions
  • Effective communication teaming skills; capable of developing alignment across Logistics functions and other departments

Related Experience/Requirements:


  • 3 years of experience with progressive experience in a highly datadrive / analytical type role

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:


  • Undergraduate major in supply chain, operations, statistics, business, or a datarelated field
  • Prior work experience in supply chain, logistics, data analytics, or foodservice
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects and directly or indirectly managing/influencing crossfunctional teams preferred
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