Logistics Analyst Job at Devien Consult Limited

Devien Consult Limited - Our client, a Logistics company, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Logistics Analyst

Job Locations: Asaba - Delta and Onitsha - Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Logistics
Report to: Logistics Manager

Responsibilities

• Follow up with Client on daily order availability and provide good trucks to fulfil the order
• Monitor the loaded trucks to destinations and ensure prompt waybill collection.
• Follow up with drivers to ensure on time delivery of client goods and escalate any form of delay in goods delivery to line manager for possible prompt resolution
• Responsible for developing and maintaining cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models.
• Execute day-to-day processes and perform data management applying a combination of data mining, data modeling, and data analysis; cost/benefit analysis and/or problem analysis.
• Undertake ad-hoc queries and maintain reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs to support the business.
• Responsible for conducting analysis and creating reports of weekly and monthly KPIs and forecasts.
• Actively participate in transportation alignment and tracking performance to awards and cost.
• Onboard warehouse owners and truck owners – capture all necessary details.
• Inspect trucks periodically to ensure only good working assets are allowed to carry client goods.
• Responsible for managing route activities such as invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.
• Support vendor/business partner relationships.
• Responsible for auditing transportation accessorial charges by carrier and customer.
• Identify potential clients that can be on-boarded
• Provide daily and weekly report to the haulage team lead on the work done
• Clearly communicate to senior leaders (both internal and external), vendors and customers.
• Correct freight settlement documents to ensure the proper accruing of freight on a daily basis.
• Estimate distribution costs for new business opportunities-indirect/direct freight, DC Costs, etc.
• Responsible for performing cost comparisons of distribution center shipments versus plant direct opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.Sc/HND in any relevant field.
• Proven experience in transportation, logistics or customer service.
• Proficiency in computer databases, statistical applications and logistics programs.
• Strong analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in data mining, analysis, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, relational databases and ERP systems (e.g. SAP).
• Familiarity with supply chain processes (e.g. inventory planning, warehouse management).
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Salary
N150,000 / Month + Benefits