Logistics Analyst

Lincoln Terminal Company is seeking a Logistics Analyst to join our team at our beautiful and convenient downtown Greenville office. As a Logistics Analyst, you will be responsible for optimizing the logistical processes associated with the transport, setup, and distribution of biofuels and petroleum products to provide top tier service for our customers. A strong emphasis is placed on the efficiency of logistical execution and a continued focus on continuous process improvement to capture additional margin/profitability. Establishing and maintaining a rapport with various suppliers, customers, and terminal partners are critical factors to success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains excellent business partner relationships with suppliers and site customers.
• Analyzes logistic strategic options to drive improvements in operational efficiency, cost-reduction, and supplier performance.
• Optimizes routes to mitigate demurrage/cost.
• Monitors and evaluates supplier execution as well as regulatory compliance.
• Monitors market conditions and identifies supply / demand challenges and opportunities.
• Assists with demand forecasting.
• Performs inventory planning, supply scheduling, and transportation network modeling.
• Defines contractual details for logistics related expenditures.
• Evaluates contract compliance.
• Performs inventory management, including optimization, audits, analyzing results, continuous improvement, and recommendation of corrective actions.
• Manages ethanol supply.
• Maintains efficient rail schedules.
• Maintains a current base of industry and technical knowledge.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Schedule and Time Commitment:

Logistics is inherently a 24/7 business. Lincoln Energy is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and problem resolution at all times. This position generally works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM in the office Monday through Friday with the expectation that emails, phone calls, and real-time problems are addressed and responded to timely. There will be times during high volume periods, natural disasters, and unforeseen logistical hurdles that will require additional time commitment as needed.

Education/Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or another related field.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in Logistics or Business Analyst role. A Master’s degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
• High level of organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.
• Highly proficient use of Microsoft Office tools.
• In depth working process knowledge of ERP systems.
• Proven experience in data mining, analysis, and reporting.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain processes.
• Familiarity with inventory models, transportation models and network optimization techniques.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively with minimum supervision to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills; detail oriented.

Preferred:

• Experience in energy industry.
• 2 years’ experience as a Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Coordinator, Business Analyst, or similar role.