Logistics Planning Analyst

Description

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Senior Analyst, Logistics Planning position will support all functions within the Logistics Planning department with an emphasis on data collection and analysis for operational planning purposes. This person will develop and maintain various reports, forecasts, presentations and provide general administrative support. Additional duties include liaison between internal and external customers in support of day to day operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop reports, forecasts and operational planning documentation and aid in further development
  • Access various information systems to gather relevant data
  • Track current targets vs actual results to establish changing trends, record projection accuracy and modify plans if necessary
  • Follow established methods for updating and maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly reports
  • Analyze data and look for irregularities needing further research and/or clarification and communicate to appropriate personnel as necessary
  • If data integrity issues are identified, notify IT department and/or other relevant personnel and follow-up to completion
  • Lead and/or assist in development of new reporting processes as needed
  • Communicate with various departments to gather input and/or plan validation from department leaders and on-ground personnel
  • Obtain and utilize data from customers for purposes of operational planning in support of wholesale/business objectives
  • Distribute reports and planning documentation to all relevant parties upon completion
• Research historical data and obtain past performance measures to aid in forecasting projections and future performance analysis
  • Access past reports and gather data from various information systems in order to research historical trends and averages
  • Regularly track planned objectives vs actual performance and report finding to relevant parties
  • Identify and establish current trends and reconcile against projections. Readjust planning documentation as necessary based on changing trends
  • Develop reporting tools to track forecasting and planning results and identify anomalies
•  Run ad hoc reports/presentations as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned 

Compensation Range

$58,000- $63,000 Annually (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits of working at Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short and Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Qualifications

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills Required
• Must possess great planning, organizational, and communication skills Required
• Must possess critical thinking ability Required
• PC Skills- Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, database management systems Required 
• Analytical and/or forecasting experience Required
• Strong attention to detail Preferred
• Working knowledge of operations in Automotive industry Preferred

Education & Experience

• Associate's Degree Required
• Bachelors Degree Preferred
• Three (3) - Five (5) Years of Experience in Logistics Operation Planning, Analytical and/or Forecasting experience Required
• Four (4) - Seven (7) years of experience in Logistics Operations Planning, IT, and/or Auto Industry Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Stand/walk

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position is located in the Irvine, CA office 
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.

Salary : $58,000 - $63,000