Job Description
Overview:
The role of the Logistics Analyst II, International Logistics (ILS), is to provide effective communication, problem resolution, and customer service. The Analyst II works with ILS customers and APL Logistics support teams globally, which consist of ILS management, APL Logistics account management teams, systems, operations and sales. The Logistics Analyst will assist with the onboarding of new IFS accounts, create and maintain short form Logistics Processes, assist in development of new programs, identify new business potentials for stronger business relationships between customers and APL Logistics and execute day-to-day activities for the movement of the cargo.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Creation and/or maintenance of customer Logistics Procedures (LP), User Guidelines
- (UI) and Desk Manual (DM) and responsible for the integrity of the information contained within the logistics documents.
- Facilitate the smooth flow of APLL operations and data.
- Understand APLL’s services and coordinate shipments with global origin teams, shippers, carriers and consignee.
- Articulate gaps in performance or capabilities between customer requirements and APLL service performance to all account stakeholders.
- Proactively identify trends through data analysis.
- Support financial teams both domestically and overseas to ensure accounts are in good payment status.
- Escalate all legal, business or financial risk immediately, report issues with account status to the appropriate managers.
- Facilitate resolution of operational and systems issues in a timely manner.
- Schedule and participate in calls with customers, vendors, and internal teams upon request.
- Responsible for meeting transportation and customer service requirements.
- Analyze training topics and communicate needs to the training team.
- Identify system concerns impacting APLL and its customers and report to appropriate teams.
- Immediately report problems, operation issues or discrepancies to your manager and team members.
- Document issues and resolutions in Salesforce and share account status to your manager and team members during team meetings.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain & Logistics, International Business, or similar field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant international logistics/transportation experience preferred, including 1 year of experience involving direct customer interaction.
- Transportation industry knowledge to include understanding of broker and import customs clearance regulations.
- Ability to quickly learn new systems and software.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Adaptable to change.
- Self-driven and motivated.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Prepared to learn all aspects of the team’s work with desire and ability to provide cover and assistance on a regular basis.
- Ability to establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks.
- Must be organized.
- Knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, basic level.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of EDI basics.
- Teamwork – showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
- Respect – extending dignity and respect to all people.
- Integrity – fostering trust and a positive work environment.
- Innovation – bringing creativity to the workplace.
- Customer focus with proactive attitude.
Candidates must be within 250 miles of an APL Logistics facility or office.
The typical starting salary range for this position is: $51,590 – $64,813.
The actual salary offer will take into account multiple factors including skills, experience, education and location. Please note that the salary details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, not total compensation, which includes bonus and benefits.
Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:
•PTO
•Company Bonus Plan
•401(K) SAVE Plan
•Annual Fixed Contribution
•9 paid holidays
•Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
•Voluntary Benefits
•Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
•Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
•Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
•Employee Referral Program
About Us
MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE
APL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage and Transportation products delivered across six regions. We also pioneered the use of visual data analysis and offer a robust Data Management and Analytics product suite to help you understand and solve complex problems that span systems and processes. Our brand was built alongside a culture of deep customer focus and attention, and we are known for providing flexible solutions to complex problems.
AT THE HEART OF OUR OFFERING IS A GLOBAL, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ABILITY TO MANAGE CUSTOMER ORDERS FROM ORIGIN ALL THE WAY TO FINAL DESTINATION VIA A NETWORK OF GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS.
EEO Statement for US-
The company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants for employment. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.
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