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We are seeking an experienced Logistics Analyst to assist our global team in a full-time position. This opportunity will allow you to utilize and build your experience with international logistics, your understanding of incoterms, and your problem-solving abilities in order to help serve our businesses and customers. Candidates should have a strong systems aptitude and working knowledge in global transportation carriers and services.

What You’ll Do

* Analyze freight contracts (ocean, air, domestic, international) and shipping routes to assist in contract negotiations. Implement freight payment services for our international locations.

* Request freight quotes from our approved carriers; Prepare and evaluate rates/proposals from a competitive standpoint.

* Maintain contract rates and tariffs, including applicable surcharges.

* Prepare and update rate summaries in excel.

* Review and evaluate freight invoices for accuracy.

* Work with our internal cross-functional teams, vendors, freight forwarder and carriers to make sure inbound and outbound shipments are booked and shipped timely, and in the most cost-efficient method, across our broad carrier base.

* Provide internal customer support to Compliance, Supply Chain, Global Operations, and Finance. This is specific to daily tracking, expedited shipments, product freight cost analysis and invoice approval.

* Monitor volume and spending in all logistics categories and identify cost saving opportunities.

* Ensure General Ledger coding of freight invoices is accurate.

* Collaborate with freight forwarders and carriers on a routine basis regarding performance issues and resolution, or to file damage claims.

What you will bring

* Qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related discipline

* Proven experience with International Logistics

* Understanding of Hazmat Dangerous Goods shipping requirements essential

* Experience working with Oracle Cloud

* Experience working with Freight Payment Centres, advantageous

* General knowledge of transport tariffs

* Strong systems aptitude with a working knowledge in Global transportation carrier’s and services

* Strong understanding of incoterms

* Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving

* High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Ability to analyze data and utilize findings to make improvements

Working Conditions/ Schedule

Occasional travel possible (not expected more than 10%)

Based in Irlam, Manchester - Onsite role