What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Analyst position at Carl Zeiss Vision, Inc.?
Carl Zeiss Vision Inc. is seeking a Logistics Analyst in Hebron, KY. 40 hours/week. Job duties include: Provide monthly analysis of freight cost and supplier performance and offer solutions for improvement. Conduct logistics financial analysis, freight rate analysis in warehouse management systems including testing and development of new data. Drive continuous development of KPI's and monthly reports by analyzing and developing logistics plans and documentation to drive continuous improvement in KPI's that affect production, distribution & inventory. Use value stream mapping, work measurement, and improve cycle times to optimize overall supply chain. Perform cost benefit calculations and basic modeling. Recommend, implement, monitor, and adjust solutions to ensure integration of logistics support. Drive improvements based on detailed cost benefit analysis. Support and lead data collation for projects and subprojects; documents definitions and data flows. Create and maintain operational tools to facilitate continuous improvement 'in product flow and distribution operations. Utilize statistical methodologies to analyze data and perform root cause analysis for process optimization. Prepare presentations and reports, coordinate meetings and other general administrative tasks as required. Collaborate with domestic and global teams to work on projects involving cost and data management, supplier planning and continuous improvement. Facilitate process improvements to allow for effective material movement and inventory accountability through Lean Six Sigma. Ensure full compliance of export / import regulations. Conduct negotiations with carriers that are aligned to meet Carl Zeiss Vision logistics expectations. Develop and implement logistics programs that deliver maximum supply chain efficiency, process improvements, cost reduction & best practice methods. Investigate any loss, damaged or other claims with carriers. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, or Industrial Engineering, or related field. Requires 4 years of experience in job offered or in related roles such as Logistics Engineer, Logistics Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, or other related role involving operations and supply chain. ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENTS: Master's Degree or foreign equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, or Industrial Engineering, or related field. Requires 2 years of experience in job offered or in related roles such as Logistics Engineer, Logistics Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, or other related role involving operations and supply chain. SPECIAL SKILLS: 2 years of experience utilizing Advanced Microsoft Suite; 2 years of experience utilizing Excel;2 years of experience utilizing Access to combine database with graphical representation; 2 years of experience writing queries; 2 years of experience utilizing ThinkCell to create complex data charts creating graphs; 2 years of experience utilizing Tableau Advanced supply chain management including systems engineering; 1 year of experience utilizing Minitab and R for statistical analysis. All applications should be submitted online on the Career page at www.zeiss.com. Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Debra Ann Rybolt Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends). Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together. Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow. Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity. Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes.
