Logistics Analyst 2

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I hope you are doing well. We have a new job opportunity with one of our direct manufacturing clients.

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Here is the new opportunity:

Logistics Analyst 2 (79433-1)
Decatur, IL
12 months Job Description
The main function of a logistics planning analyst is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical planning analyst is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

- Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.

- Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.

- Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.

- Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.

Skills:

- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materials.

- Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.

- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.

- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Education/Experience:

- High school diploma or GED required.

- 2-4 years related experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

- Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications. · Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities. · Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures. · Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.

Typical task breakdown:

- Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.

- Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.

- Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.

- Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.

Education & Experience Required:

- Years of experience: 2+years relevant experience

- Degree requirement: HS Diploma/GED; Prefers Associate or BS Degree

- Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes

- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Supply Chain Logistics

Top 3 Skills

MS Office Suites – Excellent

Customer Service Skills

Ability to analyze Data

Additional Technical Skills

(Required)

- Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materials.

- Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.

- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.

- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Soft Skills

(Required)

- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving.