About this role
Analyst, Transportation
Responsibilities
- Process customer orders, plan and optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers.
- Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information.
- Provide detailed instruction to various customers and associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail.
- Provide visibility to management and internal customers by tracking, process oversight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.
- Complete daily logs and trackers.
- Identify cost savings opportunities for the Yazaki Logistics Team.
- Coordinate with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pickup, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary.
- Provide load exception investigation and reporting.
- Weigh alternative financial decisions before acting.
- Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in International Relations, International Trade, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
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0-2 years of experience in the Expedite Shipments / Supply Chain Industry.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time-sensitive situations in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
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Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook required.
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Strong customer focus.
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Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as Yazaki associates.
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Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
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Strong organizational skills.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Must be able to learn and regularly operate various computer systems across different platforms.
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Ability to work First, Second and Third Shift as needed. Flexibility with scheduling required.
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Declaración de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo.
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Yazaki está comprometido con ofrecer igualdad de oportunidades de trabajo para todos sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, edad, estado civil, nacionalidad de origen, discapacidad, capacidades diferentes o cualquier otra característica legalmente protegida. La igualdad de oportunidades se extiende a todos los aspectos de la relación de trabajo. Yazaki cumple cabalmente con la ley estatal y federal de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo y se esfuerza por mantener el lugar de trabajo libre de cualquier tipo de acoso.