Logistics Analyst

Location: Hybrid arrangement; Office located in Warrendale, PA

Job Type: Full time

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card

A.C. Coy is currently seeking candidates for a Logistics Analyst role. This individual will play a key role in improving transportation cost efficiency, enhancing delivery performance, and supporting the development of process improvement strategies. Our ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in logistics (including Parcel, LTL, & Truckload shipments), as well as the ability to research carriers and methods, and make recommendations.

This stable, growing company offers an attractive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate the supply, material flow, and storage of inventory from the supplier to the customer
• Analyze and coordinate operational and financial data for decision making
• Analyze and support operational and management reports, records, and inboxes
• Develop and utilize numerical and statistical data to drive freight cost savings
• Work with multiple ERP, TMS, and Freight Payment systems
• Monitor the daily transportation plan and recommend the most economically advantageous and efficient means of delivering products
• Evaluate freight classifications, tariff rates, and operating capabilities concurrent with delivery schedules and deadlines
• Perform special research, studies, and analysis to determine the most effective routes through the distribution center(s)
• Gather information and assists in preparation of reports on contractual and export compliance status, identifying deviations
• Notify company personnel regarding contract commitments, modifications, and revisions
• Maintain invoices in freight payment system, reviewing discrepancies with carriers and transportation team if necessary. Create and process controls to ensure that invoices are being billed correctly

REQUIRED

• At least 3 years of logistics experience, including Parcel, LTL, and Truckload shipments
• Specific experience researching carriers and shipping options for speed and cost, and making recommendations
• Overall strong computer skills with Windows and MS Office; Ability to learn and master new invoicing and shipping systems
• Strong Excel skills, with ability to do V-Look ups and pivot tables
• Moderate proficiency with PowerPoint
• Hands-on experience with a least one Invoicing/Freight Payment system
• Ability to travel by car overnight for 1-2 days once every 1-2 months

PREFERRED

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related discipline
• Experience using a TMS (Trucking Management System) and WMS (Warehouse Management System)