Rehrig Pacific Company Hiring for Logistics Analyst Job at Remote Full Time

Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people, like you, are celebrated for doing their best work. Rehrig Pacific has grown to meet the needs of our industry consumers across the country and internationally. We are constantly creating innovative solutions to transcend the new standards set forth by our customers. We find true fulfillment in helping others, both within the Rehrig Pacific family and in our communities. As servant leaders, we lead by example.

Position Summary

The purpose of the Logistics Analyst role is to coordinate, administer, and analyze day-to-day operations of Rehrig Pacific’s (RPC) wooden pallet brokerage and direct sales operations. The position is within the Transport Packaging Solutions (TPS) team. TPS sources pallets through RPC operated Retail Service Operations (RSO) locations as well as through third party pallet companies. TPS manages the pickup and delivery of pallets from our customers’ locations. The position would be responsible for the entire flow of each sale from customer order to invoicing as well as analyzing customer needs and data integrity. This position requires excellent communication and collaboration, both internally and externally.

Areas of Accountability and (Core Performance Behaviors)

(Customer Focus, Collaborates and Situational Adaptability)

Provide Exceptional Customer Service – Exceed customer expectations by anticipating needs and showing flexibility

• Coordinate scheduling and execution of deliveries and trailer swaps with our customers. This could be within RSO locations or through a third-party pallet company
• Ensure a high level of customer service through consistent and timely communication with customers and both internal and external supply resources
• Follow up and follow through are critical
• Collaborate with Pallet Logistics Manager to address any customer or vendor concerns
• Develop close working relationship with Rehrig Freight Services and gain a clear understanding of freight arranged pallet deliveries
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with our customers and suppliers

(Decision Quality)

Accurate and Precise Administration – Focus on completing tasks correctly the first time and keeping errors to a minimum

• Assist in acquiring and setting up new customer and vendor accounts
• Work with pallet vendors nationally to negotiate pricing to service accounts
• Create accurate sales and purchase orders with Rehrig Pacific’s ERP System, JD Edwards (JDE)
• See all sales and purchase orders through to completion by confirming and receiving orders in JDE
• Collaborate with Accounting department to research and resolve any customer or vendor billing issues

(Self-Development and Living our Values)

Individual growth – Seek out new skills and knowledge that can be applied on the job.

• Achieve an understanding of Rehrig Pacific’s core values – Family, Service, Growth, Intrapreneurship and Innovation while incorporating our values into their day-to-day actions and decisions
• Embrace, support and help advance Rehrig Pacific’s diversity, inclusion, belonging and fairness initiatives
• Support growth and progress as an individual contributor

(Drives Results)

Analytics – Use analysis of financial and operational reports to identify potential obstacles to achieving team goals

• Evaluate customer and vendor pricing on a quarterly basis to ensure pricing is competitive with the pallet market
• Generate reports through our ERP system and Microsoft Excel to help evaluate profitability, forecasting, and data integrity
• Develop recommendations for continuous improvement (process, systems, reporting)
• Create, review, and distribute monthly activity reports to customers and management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree highly recommended but not required, MIS or Operations Management is preferred. Minimum two-year associates degree.
• Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge required
• Conscientious and Detail Oriented
• Experience with JD Edwards or equivalent ERP system highly preferred but not required
• Drives results and have excellent customer focus
• Excellent communicator (verbal & written) with an ability to summarize and communicate information clearly and timely
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a changing environment
• Highly self-motivated, goal oriented, and works well under pressure
• Previous experience in pallets, logistics or transportation would be beneficial, however not a requirement
• Willingness and ability to travel, however travel will be very limited (

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also here.