Strategic Alliance Logistics Analyst

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Position Summary: Manages supply chain functions including, but not limited to, purchase orders, trucking, and delivery of domestic and international shipments. Responsible for inventory management, reporting, customer service and working with NA Imports and Commodities team to execute buys. Supports operations and collaborates with others across all areas of the business. Helps sustain customer experience, forecasting, inventory and global supply chain best practices. Serves as the first line of communication with suppliers to maintain awareness of delays and shortages and keep other members of the Imports and Commodities team updated as needed. What you will do: Provides the most cost-effective, streamlined or least disruptive way to keep our customers in stock on items that we manage. Develops and maintains good relations with vendors, carriers, internal and external customers. Collaborates with these parties to understand quality and/or service problems. Learns about current market conditions, causal factors (weather, seasonality, etc.), and product availability to properly maintain inventory for our customers and communicates that information with other parties. Create and Change system data to support the proper flow of transactions within ERP. This includes material, business partner, plant and dependencies. Manages daily transactions as outlined by others including purchase orders (creation, confirmation, monitoring, late delivery resolution, expediting), shipping orders and delivery. Assess and supports the execution of buying parameters including, but not limited to, lead time, safety stock, seasonal availability, inbound networks, Import paperwork, etc. Develop and maintain accurate statistical forecast that incorporates market intelligence, enterprise strategy and item specific guidelines. Responsible for monitoring and supporting department/desk KPIs. Supports the execution of product inventory levels of perishable and non-perishable products utilizing parameters set by others. Collaborates with others to alleviate issues on dead stock, damages, on hold or missing inventory. Performs functions to support vendor scorecards, such as recording on time performance. Interacts with appropriate parties including, but not limited to Marketing, Traffic, Logistics, Shipping and Receiving to ensure proper inventory flow to our customers. Works directly with customers to resolve opportunities. (General inquiries, Expedited Orders, Returns & Product Issues, etc.). Maintains a relationship with public storage facilities and addresses shortages and damaged product. Identifies best practices and continuous improvement. Executes projects including, but not limited to, new items, vendor transitions, forward buys, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. When you will work: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home. What you'll bring to the table: Bachelor Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Business related field preferred. Minimum of two years previous Logistics or supply chain experience with analytical abilities and working knowledge of the supplier community and the food service industry preferred. In lieu of the specified education and experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant work experience may be considered. Ability to work individually or in teams, interact with others across departments/roles, develop relationships, etc. Ability to maintain knowledge of the product categories and suppliers to drive business decisions. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously. Ability to problem solve and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems. Results oriented with strong determination to succeed. Positive attitude with a commitment to learning and desire for personal and professional growth. Knowledge of International import laws, government regulations and supply chain principles and techniques including methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. Interpersonal and negotiation skills Knowledge in Google applications, Microsoft Office, email and internet software applications. General working knowledge of logistics /replenishment applications and software. BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests. Job Alerts are unavailable at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Since our 1897 founding, Gordon Food Service has grown to become the largest family-managed broadline foodservice distribution company in North America. While we’ve been growing pretty much continuously over these 120 years, we’ve remained consistent at the core of what and who we are: passionately committed to customers and employees. Being part of Gordon Food Service means being part of something important, something bigger than oneself. Join us.