Job Description:
The main function of a logistics planning analyst is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical planning analyst is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
• Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
• Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materials.
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
This role will support the Americas North Trade Operations - Export Operations Team. This role will be responsible for validating export filing information and executing export (EEI) filing transaction using ONESOURCE, Client's trade management application. This role will assist with defect investigation and resolution, actioning compliance flags, and confirming filing details with freight forwarders.

Typical task breakdown:
- Tactical execution of export declarations
- Review of details for accuracy & completeness
- Execution of government filings
- Export Compliance inbox monitoring

Interaction with team:
- Primarily individual work with occasionally inter-team collaboration for problem solving/troubleshooting

Work environment:
- Office Environment

Education & Experience Required:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 2-4 years related experience required.
- International shipping/logistics/customs/import/export experience preferred.

Technical Skills
(Required)
- Proficient in MS Office suite including MS Excel (VLOOKUP & pivot tables)

(Desired)
- Familiarity with ONESORUCE Global Trade Management
- MS Access (data entry, query building)

Soft Skills
(Required)
- High attention to detail
- Strong Analytic skills
- Fluent in English
- Familiarity with US Trade Regulatory Compliance

(Desired)
- US Export Certification
- US Import Certification
- Previous experience working with Freight Forwarders and filing agents.

Disqualifiers/Red Flags:
- Must be local candidate

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $27.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• MS Excel (VLOOKUP & Pivot tables): 2 years (Required)
• International shipping/logistics/customs/import/export: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Peoria, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person