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Position Title: Logistics Analyst
Location: Reno, Nevada
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Distribution and Transportation
Newell Brands is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, learn, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial brands that matter while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation.
This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of this position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request.
The Logistics Analyst is responsible for conducting activities necessary to analyze and execute the most cost-effective, profitable and timely distribution logistics and transportation programs for Newell Brands Technical Apparel (NBTA) Distribution Center division. NBTA is a division of Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL), a globally recognized designer, developer, marketer and retailer of high-performance technical apparel and equipment with a portfolio of brands that includes Marmot® and ExOfficio®. In collaboration with the NBTA Supply Chain team and the Distribution Center leaders, this position evaluates appropriate strategies, to meet customer’s requirements and Marmot’s financial goals.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Maximize Marmot’s import/export logistical capabilities while minimizing overall organizational expense, through the development and execution of programs, policies, and procedures.
- Establishes relationships with key personnel within partner organizations- vendors, 3PL’s, carriers, port authorities, etc. – to assist/insure timely deliveries to appropriate destinations.
- Coordinates PO shipments from vendors, manages 3PL bookings and documents, trace and tracks shipments, arranges direct to customer shipments, and coordinates with Marmot affiliates on any export logistics.
- Understands and optimizes port logistics, carrier sailing schedules and any other logistical processes to minimize total transportation time and meet customer on-time requirements.
- Interfaces with vendors, carriers and customers to optimize transportation rates and services.
- Negotiation of Price and Service agreements – Assists in negotiating service agreements/contracts with ocean and air freight carriers selected to provide service including price, equipment requirements, customer service requirements, and pick-up and delivery schedules in order to assure cost effective services responsive to Coleman and retail partner requirements.
- Monitoring of Transportation Carriers’ Performance – Continuously monitors ocean and air carriers’ performance by reviewing delivery results in conformance to schedules and customer specifications, cost, billing accuracy, and freight loss and damage in order to determine with which carriers Marmot wishes to review contracts. Communicates with carriers to resolve performance deficiencies.
- Provides quotes to the organization on air freight shipments and ocean import/export shipments
- Identifies and recommends the most appropriate delivery methods to minimize delivery costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Maintains Marmot’s global rate database reflecting all ocean and air freight contracts
- Daily logistics contact for global affiliate offices
- Assists with Planning and Customs groups all PO shipments from vendors, coordinates with internal and external resources on bookings and assists with providing appropriate logistical documentation.
- Responsible for tracing and tracking of all import container shipments from origin port to destination. Will provide appropriate real time communication on changes to delivery status.
- Works with Planning group to arrange all direct to customer shipments.
- Coordinates with Marmot affiliates on any export logistics.
- Provides analysis and reporting on logistics results and opportunities.
- Understands and optimizes port logistics, carrier sailing schedules, rail logistics, inland transport, and any other logistical processes to minimize total transportation time and meet customer on time requirements.
- As part of Marmot’s logistical team, provides input concerning interfaces with vendors, carriers and customers to help optimize transportation rates and services.
- Long Range Planning – Examines transportation industry service and cost trends in order to develop strategic plans for improving transportation services efficiencies while reducing cost escalation.
- Legal and Regulatory Requirements – Keeps abreast of legal and regulatory requirements and change for application to Marmot’s transportation requirements.
- All other projects as assigned by management.
Required Skills and Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field required.
- A minimum of 5 to 8 years of logistics and transportation management experience with a transportation provider or shipper, preferably in consumer durables.
- APICS training/knowledge or other logistical body of knowledge
- Strong quantitative, project management, problem-solving and decision making skills.
- Computer software skills – MS Office, ERP, TM, MRP software knowledge/experience.
- Pay attention to detail
- Forward thinking
- Strong communication skills
- Able to follow through
- Strong math skills
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the Distribution Center.
Our company core values of Truth, Transparency, Teamwork and Trust. Truth – We find unity in our diversity. Transparency – We are honest with each other and ourselves. Teamwork – Together we are better than the sum of our parts. Trust – We are committed to our customers, consumers, suppliers and each other.
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, EXPO, Parker, Elmers, Coleman, Marmot, Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Contigo, First Alert, and Yankee Candle. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play.
Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
