ANALYST, LOGISTICS OPS Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Join AutoZone as a Logistics Operations Analyst in Memphis, TN. Coordinate domestic logistics operations by resolving issues, liaising with carriers, and optimizing the network. Responsibilities include budget management, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement. Required: 2 years of logistics or customer service experience, proficiency in Excel, and strong problem-solving skills. Preferred: 4-year degree in Transportation Logistics or Supply Chain Management, negotiation skills, and leadership experience.
Job Description
Job Title:
Logistics Operations Analyst Location:
Memphis, TN Company:
AutoZone About Us:
Join our dynamic team at AutoZone, where innovation meets excellence in logistics! We are committed to delivering top-notch service and optimizing our logistics network to ensure seamless operations. If you are passionate about logistics and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team!
Position Overview:
As a Logistics Operations Analyst, you will strategically coordinate our Domestic Logistics team to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of tasks. You will be the go-to person for critical decision-making and issue resolution regarding carrier planning and capacity needs. Your role will involve deploying cost efficiency and optimization strategies, reviewing and approving non-contracted rates, and building strong relationships with our core carriers, distribution centers, and vendor base.
Key Responsibilities:
Proactive Issue Resolution:
Identify, communicate, and resolve issues related to planning and securing capacity for 55,000 annual loads to 12 distribution centers and cross-dock operations.
Carrier Liaison:
Act as the liaison to AutoZone’s 60+ truckload providers, ensuring 98% on-time pick-up and delivery across 400+ lanes and 200+ vendors.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities within the entire logistics network.
Continuous Improvement:
Analyze, propose, and implement solutions for process, cost, service, and efficiency improvements.
Carrier Performance Management:
Ensure carrier performance meets internal expectations and resolve ongoing issues.
Strategic Decision Making:
Make transportation and volume commitment decisions that positively impact network design and performance.
Rate Negotiation:
Negotiate rate agreements with carriers, reconcile established rate levels, and seek out new carriers for competitive rates.
Annual Carrier RFP:
Conduct comprehensive annual carrier RFP in partnership with the manager and third-party providers.
Budget Management:
Ensure the Domestic Logistics Programs budget is achieved and manage logistics P&Ls effectively.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Team Leadership:
Ensure the frontline team achieves their goals and meets day-to-day operational needs for load planning.
Performance Monitoring:
Continuously monitor team performance and develop additional skills and abilities.
Coaching and Support:
Provide leadership, management, coaching, and support to the team.
Education and Experience:
Required:
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and advanced formulas. Proven proactive approach to issue resolution. Two years of experience in logistics and/or customer service. Strong organization and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Preferred:
Four-year college degree in Transportation Logistics or Supply Chain Management. Four years of experience in the logistics/transportation industry with shippers and/or carriers. Proven negotiation skills. At least two years of experience leading people. Effective analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to envision and implement new concepts/strategies.
Skills and Abilities:
Functional Competencies:
Agile in a
Fast-Paced Environment:
Execute quickly in a time-sensitive environment and adapt to shifting situations.
Organized:
Maintain attention to detail, track high volumes of product flow, and manage multiple logistics milestones.
Team Player:
Inspire teammates, work well with others, communicate effectively, and strive for process improvement.
Core Competencies:
Customer Focus:
Provide exceptional customer service, understand customer needs, and solve their problems with urgency.
Team Collaboration:
Be a reliable and supportive team member, value others’ ideas, give recognition, build strong relationships, and resolve conflicts effectively.
Effective Communication:
Communicate clearly and respectfully, demonstrate effective listening skills, and share information timely.
Results-Oriented:
Take ownership, prioritize well, plan and execute with integrity, and make decisions that benefit the company.
Development Focused:
Embrace feedback, own professional development, and provide feedback to develop others.
Embrace Change:
Be open to change, seek ways to improve processes, services, and products, and encourage innovative thinking. Benefits at AutoZone AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefit guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Some of these benefits include:
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Unrivaled company culture
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
- Exclusive Discounts and Perks, including AutoZone In-store discount
- 401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan
- AutoZoners Living Well Program for mental and physical health
- Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for Autozoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii or the U.
S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at careers.autozone.com
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