Logistics Analyst - Offsite Inventory

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

Job Purpose

To coordinate the day-to-day logistics activities for inbound and outbound transportation; to coordinate payment, collections, and cost containment activities within the Logistics function; to coordinate and maintain off-site inventory activities to assure adherence to all policies and procedures; assist with planning and maintenance of risk management policies.

We’d love to meet you if...

… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge

… you enjoy working with a team to work together and deliver great work

… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Coordinate inventory management at consignment locations by processing reports, reconciling inventory, problem resolution, repurchases, and possible product buybacks. Ensure accurate tracking of inbound and outbound inventory
• Participate in establishing and adherence to Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) policies and procedures, including Sarbanes-Oxley and corporate requirements
• Report and balance all inventory levels weekly while assuring timely and accurate invoicing
• Audit invoicing and damage claims issues and take corrective action as necessary to resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate vendor payment processing
• Support sales staff in maintaining appropriate inventory levels per the requirements of the customer
• Plan, coordinate and dispatch truck and rail freight for various production and offsite locations
• Prioritize, communicate and provide administrative support to ensure that orders meet commitments
• Proactively resolve day-to-day issues that may impact internal or external customers
• Ensure shipments are in compliance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations and company policies
• Audit freight payables information and provide supporting documentation
• Input freight rates and assist with database maintenance
• Ensure compliance with DOT and AAR regulations
• Lead rate request process including negotiation of rates
• Provide back up support for other logistics coordinators and team members
• Damage and claims facilitation and support
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• Perform other duties as necessary
  
  

What do I need to be successful?

• 2 years’ previous logistics transportation experience
• Load planning or dispatching, customer service, and driver support experience
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• Knowledge rail, and truck transport shipping environment
• Basic knowledge of logistics and transportation principles
• Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting principals
• Demonstrated knowledge of Inventory Management methods
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Basic project management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated organizational, negotiation, and customer service skills
• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software, including AS400
  
  

Education

• Associates degree in Business or related field desirable
  
  

Work Environment

• This position will work at home and in our Nashville office on a hybrid schedule
• Must be within a commutable distance to Nashville or willing to relocate to the greater Nashville area
  
  

LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.