Planning Demand & Logistics Analyst

We are NOW accepting applications for Planning Demand & Logistics Analyst!

This position requires ONSITE work at our location in Louisville, KY.

WHAT YOU'LL DO as a Planning Demand & Logistics Analyst

A key member of the Planning team, the Planning Demand & Logistics Analyst reports to the OM & Inventory Leader. This role has a specific focus on import coil procurement and logistics management. In addition to these primary responsibilities this role will also support other Planning processes such as Customer Demand Analyst for end uses assigned. This role provides effective and accurate analysis of customer order fulfillment via import coil, capacity and lead time planning, freight costs, expenditures, and on-time delivery performance. This role will analyze logistics performance, recommending process improvements and publish freight data to the organization. This role requires attention to detail, proactive monitoring of the flow of goods, and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners (vendors, freight forwarders, ocean carriers, etc.) to execute the business requirements.

Logistics

• Analyze freight processes and recommend improvements to transportation and warehouse operations that will reduce lead time and/or cost.
• Calculate freight cost for monthly budget forecast to TAA Finance team as well as annual budget and Long-Range Plan for both import and domestic locations.
• Deliver to TAA Commercial Department actual monthly freight costs along with quarterly freight forecasts to support customer reconciliations and billing.
• Evaluate coils stored in outside warehouse locations and submit monthly reporting to accounting to ensure proper insurance coverage in place.
• Manage P2P updates in Oracle and testing alongside TAA IT
• Assess “in transit” value of goods for import coil & provide to accounting and logistics management each month.
• Maintain reporting tools which include vendor shipment and freight cost details.
• Support Logan Aluminum on freight claims as needed
• Ad-hoc projects as assigned

Import Coil Procurement Program

• Collaborate with suppliers, freight forwarder(s) and carriers to make sure import coil shipments are booked and shipped timely, and in the most cost-efficient method.
• Analyze Commercial sales requirements (including Long Range Plan) and recommend strategies to optimize order fulfillment via import coil
• Communicate with suppliers to discuss TAA sales forecast, supplier capacities, and estimated freight cost and lead times.
• Facilitate resolution of transportation and logistics issues related to imports/exports, claims or customers through direct communications with carriers, warehouses, freight forwarders and/or insurance representatives.
• Audit exemption status customer exemptions for import coils and utilize exception reporting to take proactive action as needed to ensure the timely delivery of import coil shipments to meet customer demand.
• Forecast import inventory to stay in line with company performance targets
• Ensure that all required documents and systems updates are processed in a timely manner for import coil. Address any issues quickly to minimize impact to customers
• Manage import exemption status and work with logistics partners to ensure compliance, resolving discrepancies as needed
• Work with dray carrier daily for container drop-hook practice and ensure containers are pulled and returned timely to avoid demurrage and detention fees.
• Collaborate with different functional areas to ensure accuracy of import inventory into Oracle.

Demand Analysis

• Analyze monthly customer Bare Tab orders and submit volumes to manufacturing partners, providing support through manufacturing and delivery
• Forecast Bare Tab sales volumes, staying aligned with production capacities and inventory targets
• Support demand planning processes and systems to improve forecasting by accurately completing ad-hoc and bi-monthly Sales Planning Forecast (SPF)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree required (supply chain/logistics/transportation preferred).
• Possess Attention to Detail: Diligently attend to details and pursue quality in accomplishing tasks
• Knowledge of Oracle (preferred).
• 1-2 years of experience working with ocean carriers, freight forwarders/consolidators a plus.
• Collaborative and Engaging: Build constructive working relationships, with a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Teamwork: Promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Accountable & Dependable: Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Attention to Detail: Diligently attend to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work.
• Communication: Effectively convey ideas and facts in writing and orally using language the audience will best understand.
• Presentation Skills: Is effective in a variety of presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, peers, direct reports, and leadership; is effective both inside and outside the organization.
• Adaptable & Flexible: Adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Self-Management: Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.
• Safety Focus: Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Ethics & Integrity: Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Analysis/Reasoning: Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions and solve problems.
• Problem Solving: Resolves difficult or complicated challenges.
• Listening: Understands and learns from what others say.
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Interpersonal Skills: Relates well inside and outside the organization at varying levels; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse high-tension situations comfortably.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing software.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer in an office environment.
• Corporate Office Setting; Customers’ Plants and Offices.
• Occasionally lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Some work may be required outside of standard business hours.

WHAT WE OFFER. And it’s A Lot!

• Competitive compensation (base/bonus)
• Exceptional “core” benefits: Medical/dental/vision, employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA), employer paid life & disability plans
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• 401(k) program with competitive employer match
• Growth & development opportunities
• Catered (daily) lunches
• SPOT bonus awards
• Excellent tuition reimbursement program
• Wellness programs, including reimbursement for fitness activities
• Onsite fitness center
• Community engagement programs
• Matching charitable contributions
• Retiree medical reimbursement accounts
• Beautiful (new) corporate campus, located on a lake
• Engaging, team-oriented company culture, resulting in TAA being a proud recipient of several “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” awards

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. Tri-Arrows Aluminum offers a competitive total rewards package. Learn more at https://triaa.com/careers/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tri-Arrows Aluminum is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, age, pregnancy or related medical condition, marital or familial status, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or genetic information in accordance with state and federal laws. Consistent with the foregoing, Tri-Arrows Aluminum provides reasonable accommodations to its employees, and applicants for employment, with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Tri-Arrows Aluminum, Inc., will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.