Overview:
Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our four strategically located production facilities across the United States which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making “Food Matter.”
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Traffic Analyst leads daily operations associated with domestic shipment of products. This position interacts with customers and contracted third party logistics partners to ensure on-time performance, while maintaining appropriate cost structure. Analyzes Transportation Management System to recommend changes in Logistics network. Assists in maintaining of carrier performance standards and recommends addition or elimination of carriers based on economic and performance data. Interfaces with Business Development and Sales to formulate freight pricing and freight matrices for new product opportunities.
Responsibilities:
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.
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Ensures daily communication between carriers, plant, and customers to work through delivery issues. Focus is 98%+ on-time delivery for all shipments.
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Works closely with transportation carriers to increase routing guide compliance and develop metrics to allow for ease of evaluation. Analyzes routing guide data and provides monthly measurable reports and statistics.
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Reduces the use of brokerage services through conversion to asset based carriers.
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Works with Carriers to increase the volume of continuous move activity and develops tracking system for generated savings.
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Performs detailed analysis by location, carrier, and mode selection to outline network inefficiencies and cost opportunities.
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Provides the analysis for the development and implementation of new product costing.
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Works with Supply Chain Manager and production scheduler to manage and schedule outside warehouse replenishment shipments.
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Reviews freight bills for accuracy.
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Maintains approved carrier list.
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Develops and enforces transportation policies and procedures.
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Oversees process of investigation and response to customer or shipper complaints related to transportation issues.
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Audits daily shipment logs and analyzes compliance to policies and procedures.
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Utilizes logic and reasoning to identify strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions to achieve transportation cost savings.
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Uses analytical tools to optimize transportation and distribution operations to add value to the bottom line.
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Develops records management system.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:
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Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 3+ years experience in a logistics management role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Thorough knowledge of related materials and manufacturing processes.
- Strong interpersonal skills in team building and project management.
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Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
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Demonstrated skills in problem solving, statistics, manufacturing and quality.
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Ability to prepare cost estimates, justifications, and financial analysis.
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Ability to work interdependently.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
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Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
NO
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
15-20%
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions described here are representative of those experienced by an employee daily while performing this job's functions.
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Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
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May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
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Required to travel.
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May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
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Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the plant area.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
Solina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you have a disability and you believe you need reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free 1-800-461-9330.
Pay Range: USD $65,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.
