Logistics Analyst

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Authorities & Responsibilities

·  The logistics analyst is responsible for the operational support of all logistics movements within ANSC EMEA, and support the development of logistics solutions, through day-to-day management of service providers, to achieve a leading and cost-effective world class supply chain for Abbott.
·  The logistics analyst will be required to establish and maintain effective relationships with manufacturing, planning, customer service, logistics, country organizations and customs compliance. The logistics analyst will also establish and maintain relationships with third party service provides.
·  The logistics analyst will help to improve margin & profit for Freight & Distribution for Abbott by collaborating with stakeholders around the world.
·  Responsible to comply with all global import and export regulations.

Duties & Tasks: 

·  Provide operational support on production-to-stock, order-to-cash and transportation processes.
·  Manage day to day operations for inbound and outbound transportation for appointed carriers, including domestic and international shipping.
·  Track and trace, analyze & report on defined KPI’s (a.o. volumes, cost, “on-time” performances), to improve customer service, increase efficiency and reduce distribution cost.
·  Develop, maintain & improve logistics metrics.
·  Develop & maintain operational and analysis support tools for logistics.
·  Ensure claims are filed on shipments where transportation service provide failed, resulting in loss of money or product to Abbott.
·  Responsible for generating reports that show logistics costs on specific projects or shipments.
·  Daily follow up on key metrics, as well as RCA & CAPA.
·  Conduct (lead where applicable) WBR, MBR & QBR’s with service provides  and Abbott business representatives.
·  Assist management in negotiations with service provider transportation rates and warehouse rates through RFI, RFQ & RFP processes, according to Abbott policies and procedures.
·  Implement new, and maintain existing, contracts, agreements and pricing with service providers.
·  Perform freight bill auditing.
·  Responds to inquiries and requests from other teams, such as customer service.
·  Conduct operational evaluation of logistics programs and develops recommendations for program improvements.
·  Operate, maintain and support development of the Transportation Management System, supporting improved transportation planning execution and efficiency, freight cost accruing and visibility, performance visibility and measurement.
·  Provide input to achieve the most optimal transportation mode for Abbott, the best possible customer service, product & process compliance, against the lowest cost possible.           
·  Be up to date on and collect market intelligence on present and future service providers, global and regional transportation solutions and developments. Represent Abbott Logistics in the appropriate transportation network organizations, where applicable and in support to Abbott.
·  Recommend, evaluate and implement domestic and international logistics projects in order to support the identification of the most cost effective distribution and transportation patters for Abbott’s products, while maintain or improving service, in line with division goals.  
·  Provide data and analysis to support long range planning to ensure that the distribution of products to Abbott customers is both timely and economical.
·  Influence personnel in other organization to maintain smooth and efficient distribution operations. 

Competencies: 

·  Knowledge of logistics, including transportation (multimodal), distribution and warehouse processes;
·  Works well with limited supervision on standard issues while exercises authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate action; 
·  Self-motivated, with a desire to learn and improve the team’s processes;
·  Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written;
·  Maintain constant communication/interaction with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quick responses and satisfactory outcomes;
·  Knowledge of GDP; Good understanding of Quality Assurance principles;
·  Knowledge of international transportation regulations;
·  Experienced with business management principles and techniques;
·  Experience with temperature controlled, and/or dangerous goods shipments and processes.

Qualifications: 

·  Proven professional level of experience in areas as research, planning, design, operations and development
·  Cross-functional project management capabilities and experience;
·  Experience interacting with external suppliers;
·  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and advanced formulas;
·  Capable of understanding and mapping processes that span various functional areas.

Education: 

Bachelors Degree in Economics or in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Planning,                   (International) Business Administration

Experience:

·  High accuracy and strong communication skills are required to achieve flawless execution of the distribution processes.
·  Strong analytical skills are critical for KPI analysis, Freight tender activities (RFI/RFQ/RFP).
·  Effective written and oral communication skills are required to facilitate information flow across internal and external supply chain customers and suppliers.
·  Negotiation and conflict resolution skills are required to ensure timely and effective solutions to distribution, documentation and transportation issues with internal and external customers and suppliers.

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain-Distribution Opera

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

Netherlands > Breda : Minervum 7201

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable