Senior Analyst - Demand Planning (Shreveport)

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Senior Analyst - Demand Planning will be to coordinate with various departments such as operations, warranty, body shop, and campaign, as well as National Headquarters, to facilitate the creation of a production plan. This plan will be entered into our custom web-based Transportation Management System (TMS) software to provide accurate Estimated Time of Arrivals (ETAs) to our finished vehicle customers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical data and current trends to develop accurate production plans
• Confirm that production plan fits within capacity constraints at the department level
• Develop and provide input on medium and long-term production goals (tender targets)
• Communicate effectively with our customers and HQ Logistics Planning to ensure all input and feedback is considered in the production planning process
• Enter production plans into our custom web-based TMS software accurately and in a timely manner
• Coordinate with local departments (operations, yard management, warranty, body shop, and campaign) and National Headquarters to gather necessary information for creating a production plan
• Cross-train on Vehicle Inventory Control duties (outgating, vessel reconciliation, hot car escalation) and backfill as necessary
• Identify areas for process improvement within the vehicle inventory control function and work collaboratively to identify countermeasures
• Monitor and track the progress of production plans, identify any issues or delays, and proactively communicate updates to relevant parties
• Train and mentor junior analysts, providing guidance and support as needed
• Other duties as assigned
  

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills Required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, to analyze and present data Required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision Required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully independently and within a team Required
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills Required
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constant changing priorities with enthusiasm Required
• Knowledge of finished vehicle logistics processes and regulations Preferred
  
  

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D Required
• Bachelors Degree Preferred
• 3 - 5 years of experience in a Production environment Required
• 4 - 7 years of experience in Port Operations, Manufacturing, Automotive, Vehicle Processing, or Logistics Preferred
• Must hold a valid Driver's License Required
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 10 lbs.
• Carry up to 10 lbs.
• Push/pull
• Bend/stoop
• Kneel
• Stand
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting in Shreveport, Louisiana.

• Operate a computer, copy/fax machine
• Exposure to indoor/outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to gasoline, dust, and fumes
• The position is based out of the Shreveport, LA office at a plant manufacturing/warehousing environment.
• This position is 100% on site. Not remote. Relocation assistance is NOT offered.
  
  

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of skills and abilities required to do the job. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs.