Logistics Analyst III
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Coppell
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Logistics Analyst III role is a senior
level role for a career in transportation management at the lab. -
Logistics Analysts are responsible for everything from expediting
shipments to redesigning the total logistics network in an effort
to ensure the timely arrival of the specimens and other goods.
-PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding
of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in
creative ways
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data
requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good
judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining
solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in
own area of expertise. - -
- Ensure that our logistics network is operating efficiently, and
meeting the changing needs of our internal and external
customers
- Either Drive or Participate in the logistics business reviews
for our third party logistics providers
- Participate in sales presentations involving proposed sales
bids - and work with clinical support and sales
- Work with internal and external accounts to present options for
pricing, delivery, and services offered
- Expedite shipments as necessary and communicate the
results
- Optimize inbound and outbound shipping
- Ensure compliance to all regulatory requirements related to
logistics
- Inventory management at remote locations
- Utilize the logistics tools provided to ensure that the
logistics network is operating optimally
- Logistics service provider invoice validation
- Track performance metrics for the operations and logistics
providers as assigned
- Help develop new tools and platforms that will continue to
enable the Logistics Team to further optimize the logistics network
and reduce costs
- Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work,
general instructions on new assignments.
- May provide assistance to junior level staff with more complex
tasks that require a higher level of understanding of
functions.
- May escalate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as
deemed necessary.
- Mentor other staff as applicable.
- Assist with various projects as assigned by a direct
supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.Additional responsibilities may
include focus on one or more departments or locations. - See
applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
- -PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The physical demands and work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. - Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. - - SUPERVISION:
- None -EDUCATION:
- BS/BA in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain Mgt., or
Industrial Engineering
- Advanced Degree desirable
- Comparable work experience may be substituted for educational
requirements - - - - - - - EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- 5 - 8 years' related experience; or a Master's degree with 3
years' experience; or a PhD without experience.
- All relevant certifications (DOT CFR 49, IATA, ICAO)
- Knowledge of International and Domestic shipping regulations
including air freight forwarding and worldwide ocean distribution
services
- Knowledge in the preparation of domestic and international
HazMat shipments
- Knowledge of basic inventory management and management of
inventory at forward stocking locations
- Experience with Microsoft Office Applications
- Familiarity with ERP a plus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - EO/AA
Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual
Orientation/Gender IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America
maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable
federal and state laws.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Lewisville , Logistics Analyst III, Professions , Coppell, Texas
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