Sr. Logistics Analyst I

Job Description

Moving America forward - together.
We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

The Sr. Logistics Analyst is a hybrid remote position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office four days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Carrollton, TX.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for identifying synergies with existing internal and external business groups and providing support for developing strategies to manage new business opportunities and improve current processes. This position will analyze data for immediate implementation and/or communicate findings to Vantix management.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

• Participate in project definition of customers (internal and external).
• Negotiate freight rates with both carriers and customers.
• Manage all aspects of McLane's backhaul program and/or 3PL customer operations.
• Provide advice as it relates to 3PL customer structure to management and expert advice to both internal and external customers.
• Participate in budgeting for 3PL account performance.
• Develop project analysis plans, and create timelines.
• Execute project data analyses and provide analytical insight for Vantix projects.
• Identify improvements through analysis and create implementation plans.
• Forecast areas of opportunities to reduce cost and improve margin.
• Define standard processes for implementation throughout McLane (pallet programs, trailer unloading, standard freight pricing).
• Identify consolidation synergies and provide analytical support necessary to improve McLane's overall inbound margin performance.
• Identify synergies between existing customers and determine, through analysis, opportunities for revenue growth and carrier collaboration.
• Analyze Vantix resources, needs and costs required to effectively exceed customer expectations.
• Assist in the development of backhaul methods, processes and systems to manage internal backhaul functions and information flow.
• Assist in the development and structure of new and existing customer accounts.
• Support Vantix 3PL customer accounts through implementation of operations practices, rate negotiation and carrier procurement.

• Have a BS or BA degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business or related fields.
• Understand business logistics and supply chain management, including transportation, distribution and customer service.
• Have experience with TMS systems.
• Have 2+ years in logistics management or related work experience.
• Have exceptional analytical and communication skills.
• Have good project leadership and client management skills.

• Office environment
• 15% Travel required
• Weekend and Afterhours duty or on call

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed