What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Analyst I - Hybrid Work Schedule position at Mansfield Oil Company?
The Logistics Analyst is responsible for the logistical coordination, freight P&L, and day-to-day oversight of petroleum product movements from Mansfield's supplier base to its customers' locations nationwide.
Responsibilities
Freight P&L
- Develop in-depth market knowledge and analysis to identify the most profitable freight route through the FTL and/or LTL carrier network
- Build strong relationships with carriers to identify their less profitable lanes that Mansfield Oil can use to create more profitable freight movement
- Develop innovative strategies to penetrate the freight market to create greater profitability
- Negotiate freight rates that create the most competitive advantage and profitability for Mansfield Oil
Logistics Coordination
- Schedule, coordinate, and manage FTL and/or LTL freight pickups and deliveries from supplier base to customer locations nationwide
- Track carrier performance on a regular basis
- Identify and address problem areas with carriers in a timely and constructive manner
- Work with supplier base and customer locations to manage and reduce demurrage expense by eliminating inefficiencies
- Prepare presentation material, analytical reports, and correspondence to management
- Ensure that multiple freight pickups and deliveries are moving at the same time
- Follow-up and follow-through with items to ensure that problems are resolved and tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Prioritize tasks each day so that the most important tasks are completed to maximize customer satisfaction
- Organize resources so that information can be accessed quickly when needed
Invoice Validation
- Design and implement a system to review and validate billing from carriers to ensure accuracy and best price
Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification
- Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge & Experience
- Confident skill with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Must be proficient in Excel Pivots and Lookups
- Experience in logistics (truckload and less than truckload logistics) preferred
- Proven track record of negotiating freight rates and creating cost savings initiatives preferred
Qualifications & Characteristics
- Must be able to multi-task and make financial impactful decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively to all stakeholders
Work Environment
- 40-hour week - Hybrid scheduled available once training is completed - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other computer components
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Mansfield Oil is an equal opportunity employer that takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.