Sr. Logistics Sourcing Analyst – Project Manager

MAT Holdings
Long Grove, IL, US
Full-time

Company Description

Established in 1984 as Midwest Air Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of MAT Holdings, Inc. is a $ billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers and sourcing offices worldwide.

The company’s core businesses include the production, sales and service of products in the fencing, hardware, automotive and power equipment sectors.

MAT is a family of companies and products offering countless opportunities enabled by our global presence in 12 countries and 14,000 employees.

Job Description

The Sr. Logistics Sourcing Analyst will lead Carrier Development and Sourcing Projects across North American Spend Categories for MAT Holdings business units.

The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate a high level of critical thought, category expertise across multiple logistics categories, and advanced data analytics skills.

This position will be based out of Long Grove, IL. Some month-to-month travel between sites will be required.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Drive TCO and CI Programs throughout MAT Holdings Core Carrier Network
  • Oversee Logistics Sourcing Projects and Savings Tracking
  • Support Category Plans and Action Item Lists
  • Support Freight Pay and Audit Outsourcing Initiatives
  • Support Selection, Implementation, and Training of Shared Logistics Benchmarking and Rate Maintenance Tools
  • Partner with SC and OM Stakeholders on Playbook Strategies
  • Work with Site Stakeholders to help foster Positive Shipper Profile Attributes

Qualifications

Competencies

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills required
  • A basic knowledge of load planning with a large-scale ERP or TMS platform
  • Understanding Transpiration modes and pricing for TL, LTL, Parcel, Ocean, Air, and Dray preferred.
  • A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, to take the initiative, to work independently of day-to-day supervision, and to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Highly detail-oriented with the ability to handle shifting deadlines and priorities
  • Understanding of 3rd party carrier development
  • High level of commitment, sound judgment, excellent follow-through, and initiative
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;

Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

Education / Experience :

  • Bachelor’s Degree required Degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance preferred
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in a logistics operations or analytics-related position is a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

30+ days ago
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