Logistics Analyst (LTL) - Hybrid Work Available

The Logistics Analyst is responsible for the logistical coordination, freight P&L, and day-to-day oversight of petroleum product movements from Mansfield's supplier base to its customers' locations nationwide.

Responsibilities

Freight P&L

• Develop in-depth market knowledge and analysis to identify the most profitable freight route through the FTL and/or LTL carrier network
• Build strong relationships with carriers to identify their less profitable lanes that Mansfield Oil can use to create more profitable freight movement
• Develop innovative strategies to penetrate the freight market to create greater profitability
• Negotiate freight rates that create the most competitive advantage and profitability for Mansfield Oil

Logistics Coordination

• Schedule, coordinate, and manage FTL and/or LTL freight pickups and deliveries from supplier base to customer locations nationwide
• Track carrier performance on a regular basis
• Identify and address problem areas with carriers in a timely and constructive manner
• Work with supplier base and customer locations to manage and reduce demurrage expense by eliminating inefficiencies
• Prepare presentation material, analytical reports, and correspondence to management
• Ensure that multiple freight pickups and deliveries are moving at the same time
• Follow-up and follow-through with items to ensure that problems are resolved and tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Prioritize tasks each day so that the most important tasks are completed to maximize customer satisfaction
• Organize resources so that information can be accessed quickly when needed

Invoice Validation

• Design and implement a system to review and validate billing from carriers to ensure accuracy and best price

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

• High School Diploma required

Knowledge & Experience

• Confident skill with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Advanced Excel skills required (must be proficient in pivot tables and vlookups)
• Must have at least two years' work experience post college
• Experience in logistics (truckload and less than truckload logistics) required
• Proven track record of negotiating freight rates and creating cost savings initiatives preferred
• Petroleum experience preferred

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Must be able to multi-task and make financial impactful decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively to all stakeholders

Work Environment

• Hybrid work available once training is completed - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other computer components