Senior Logistics Analyst

DHL Freight US/Standard Forwarding is a top-quality LTL carrier with 14 terminals spread throughout the Midwest. We provide overnight service within and between Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana and Minnesota.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Logistics Analyst. In this role, you will coordinate inbound and outbound logistical operations including order management, inventory management, packaging, warehousing, and transportation to ensure sufficient supply of goods and products at the lowest cost. This position is located at our Racine, WI location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement an optimized inbound and outbound transportation network.

• Optimize dedicated trucks, ports of entry and Cross-dock movements.

• Identify and implement projects at ports and plants that reduce non-value-added activities.

• Identify and implement project in receiving and material handling to improve flow and efficiency.

• Plan shipments and handle contingencies in transportation.

• Develop and implement processes to ensure actual execution matches models.

• Develop and implement corrective action when expected results fall short of model results.

• Develop reports to highlight our sustainability initiatives and its impact on the environment.

• Develop reports to highlight cost of quality in transportation and include it in total cost modeling.

• Develop standard reports to measure transit times with statistical analysis to ensure optimum planning parameters.

• Ensure supplier and carrier Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are evaluated every week and corrective actions implemented

• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects (Kaizens) to drive cost savings, process, and service level improvements.

• Follow the lean manufacturing methods while implementing transportation projects

Skills / Requirements:

• Minimum 3 or more years of logistics or planning experience in a transportation/logistics environment

• Ability to utilize advanced Kaizens project management methodologies

• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite of tools (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and SharePoint.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Bachelor's Degree or combination of education and experience

As the world's leading logistics' company, DHL offers a wide range of interesting job challenges and opportunities in our different divisions around the globe. Our performance management system supports us in recognizing your potential, evaluating your performance, and continuously planning the development of your career with DHL. We will always enable you to take on responsibility and encourage your growth, personally and professionally.

We are proud of our history and what we have created, a global market leader with 30,000 passionate employees. Our aspiration is to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF, because we have:

• The largest global network with more than 30,000 passionate employees

• The most efficient processes and fastest response times

• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.

Our Purpose: We connect people, improving their lives.

Our Values: Respect & Results

Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

Standard Forwarding/DHL Freight US is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Work Authorization:

Standard Forwarding/DHL Freight US will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

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