Role Summary:
As a Traffic Analyst, you will oversee the fulfillment of logistics requirements for a multi-site area within the region. You will be responsible for the deployment and execution of site specific logistics strategies, as well as maintaining an effective working relationship with key logistics providers to maximize Flowserve’s logistics capabilities and enhance the customer order-to-delivery experience.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Identify productivity enhancements that contribute to increased operational and financial performances and service improvements
- Analyse data on large data sets to asses the performance of the logistics system for the site(s)
- Implement processes and procedures in accordance with the global logistics vision and strategy to achieve the desired performance level
- Ensure adherence to global logistics policies and procedures as well as promote and provide training on these policies
- Assess and communicate the operational and financial performances of the site(s), including variance analysis, root-case/counter measures analysis, performance to revenue, and service levels
- Prepare and facilitate the monthly business reviews showcasing spend, savings, lost opportunity spend and updates on site(s) performance.
- Provide oversight of all transportation services and modes both international and domestic to assist the site(s) in achieving logistics expectations using the Logistics Data Repository and ERPs
- Conduct training as needed on all logistics requirements: project management, process improvement, negotiation, sourcing, metrics reporting, incoterms, “lost profit” and performance to revenue
- Participate to sourcing events that affect his/her site(s)/region from needs analysis to providers’ onboarding (Data collection, RFQ preparation, RFQ analysis, selection, implementation.)
- Manage the escalation process to resolve logistics issues that affect site performances
- Ensure continuous improvement against the logistics key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Deliver on the annual cost reduction goals
- Work with site logistics teams to reduce lost opportunity spend through usage of Flowserve’s Authorized Vendor List (AVL) ensuring the routing guides are followed but also updated as needed
- Ensure any savings are managed and reported accurately and timely
- Demonstrate an enterprise mindset approach, contributing effort and ideas for the global supply chain team and support the global supply chain maturity growth
- Develop a strong cross-functional relationship between global logistics and site supply chain teams to enhance logistics knowledge and improve efficiencies across the enterprise
- Manage the service and on time delivery of the logistics carriers and providers within his/her assigned region
- Maintain current site organizational contact list, including logistics, supply chain, and finance
- Establish credibility and ensure effective efficient logistics solutions.
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Experience / Skills:
- Experience in transport logistics or order processing in a globally active company
- Solid knowledge and proficiency using Incoterms and customs regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Project management and Implementation skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Client focused and outgoing
- Proven demonstration of creating strong cross functional relationships.
- Ability to analyze and create meaningful and concise critical data reports.
- Ability to multi-task and set priorities accordingly.
- Ability to work independently in a collaborative team environment.
- High energy and performance levels.
- Familiarity with ERP applications such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba
- Ability to analyze data with BI applications
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong organizational, communication and process definition capabilities
- Ability to perform responsibilities and accountabilities independently
- Willingness to travel
- BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 3-5 years relevant experience