Founded in 1981, Lanter Delivery Systems is a national logistics company and a leader in overnight, unattended delivery of auto, agricultural and industrial parts from their customer's distribution centers to dealer locations. Lanter’s strategic, process driven approach has been embraced by the marketplace and is setting new standards in the auto and agricultural manufacturing marketplace. 

Lanter Delivery Systems is currently seeking a Solutions Analyst. This position will be evaluating and designing truck transportation routes to maximize delivery efficiency for our customers. This position will report to our VP of Solutions and Design. 

The ideal candidate will embody our company’s Non-Negotiables:

Walk in Humble Confidence – We are experts at what we do, but we never assume we know everything.

Be Open, Honest and Respectful – We say what has to be said in a tactful, courteous way.

Be Fearless – We never fail, we only learn.

We are One Team – We achieve more together by collaboration and consensus.

Delivery on Commitments – We do what we say we will do.

We have a Passion to Serve – We are dedicated, hardworking individuals who provide exceptional service to

our customers and to each other.

Responsibilities:

• Research and analyze delivery methods and delivery schedules to minimize costs and maximize customer satisfaction. 
• Manage large projects such as regional re-routing or complex bid preparation
• Rely on significant experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Use transportation routing software to: 
  1. Maintain existing data and routing
  2. Perform routing analysis as requested
  3. Perform route efficiency and cost savings analysis
  4. Price delivery portion of new business proposals
• Analyze all carrier costs including route, overhead, and specials while working to reduce costs
• Facilitate interdepartmental processes
• Integrate multiple data applications

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Business, Accounting or related field or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years’ work experience in finance, transportation operations, or traffic functions
• Experience routing truck traffic using software
• Experience with critical path methodology
• Thorough understanding of computer file structures
• Understanding of basic accounting and profit/loss
• Highly knowledgeable in other Microsoft products
• Experience with Appian routing software a plus 

Lanter is financially sound and growing and offers a full benefits package that includes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, and 401K with company match. Come see what a career with Lanter can do for you!