Logistics Analyst - MSC Industrial Direct Co. : Job Details

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition ID :17095

Employment Type :Full Time

Job Category :Logistics & Network Performance

Work Location :Charlotte, NC

Analyst, Logistics

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:

The Logistics Analyst is responsible for the analysis and reporting of logistics information. This position works cross-functionally to determine ways to optimize service levels, improve supply chain efficiency and minimize costs.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Plans, organizes and executes Logistics activities and projects while ensuring assigned target dates are met.

* Participates in the assessment and review of project design alternatives and design change proposal impacts.

* Strong participation in team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking project assignments, while providing the appropriate guidance to cross-functional team members.

* Performs daily audits and maintains manifest tables within the AS/400 system to ensure optimized routing and order fulfillment.

* Identifies and solves problems by designing and implementing systematic solutions.

* Creates or revises standard operating procedures for logistics processes.

* Evaluates costs and identifies any potential improvement opportunities associated with expanding MSC's Ground service territory network through the use of existing programs.

* Generates monthly reporting regarding UPS shipments and provides ongoing analysis.

* Performs a quarterly profitability analysis of existing programs.

* Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure unity of purpose and fulfillment of MSC's mission.

* Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

* INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree or the equivalent required.

* Minimum of three years of analytical experience required.

* Project Management experience preferred.

SKILLS:

* Computer proficiency in Word Processing, Excel or Access spreadsheet software required.

* Excellent time management and organization skills required.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* A valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 10% of the time are required.

* This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ( ITAR ) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information ( CUI ).

Compensation starting at $56,280.00 -$80,400.00 depending on experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

Why MSC? People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 75+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.

When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Veterans, HOLA and DisABLEd as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future. If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build a better career at MSC.

Equal Opportunity Statement: At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any category protected by applicable law. By applying to this job you agree to the Application and Acknowledgment Declaration terms. Click HERE to review.