Supply Chain Analyst

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst in St. Louis, MO . The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in international freight logistics, exceptional Excel skills, and a thorough understanding of drayage costs and freight negotiation.

This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our supply chain operations and will involve close collaboration with various stakeholders to optimize our logistics processes.

Title : Supply Chain Analyst

Type : Full-Time, On-Site, Standard hours of operation

Location : St. Louis, MO

Salary Range : $70,000 - $77,000 (very flexible upon experience)

Benefits : Health / Dental / Vision / 401k / PTO / Holidays etc.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee international freight operations, focusing on land and sea freight
• Price out freight services, incorporating all necessary components for accurate cost estimation
• Relay critical freight information to and from international locations
• Analyze ocean contracts with liners to extract relevant drayage information
• Understand and manage the costs associated with drayage, including base trucking, fuel, and other related expenses
• Follow up verbal agreements with immediate written documentation to avoid discrepancies
• Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights into supply chain performance
• Analyze inventory data to forecast demand and manage supply chain risks
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors
• Evaluate supplier performance and negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms and conditions
• Monitor and manage supplier compliance with contractual agreements and performance metrics
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions, delays, and quality issues
• Develop contingency plans to address potential supply chain disruptions
• Monitor global supply chain trends and adjust strategies accordingly
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function
• Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging trends in supply chain management
• Lead and participate in supply chain projects and initiatives
• Provide constructive input without attempting to overhaul established methods prematurely
• Identify areas for process improvement while respecting existing workflows

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, but not required
• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in supply chain analysis, with a focus on international freight
• Demonstrated use of advanced Excel skills and other data analysis tools to conduct in-depth analyses
• Experience in pricing out freight and managing drayage costs
• Strong understanding of international logistics and freight negotiation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on follow-up and documentation
• Willingness to undergo an Excel assessment as part of the selection process.

Pay Details : $70, to $77, per year

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