Job Description

Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in Newark, California.
Overview
This role specifically will support and focus on international transport for Asia and APAC regions and arranging transportation into the US airfreight shipments and small parcels.
Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the full cycle of shipment arrangements from placing bookings with the vendors to the point of the final delivery for both domestic and international shipments.
• Look for ways to decrease transit time on urgent freight requests while being cost effective.
• Keep track of all milestones of freight if it goes through the expedited process.
• Partner with merchandise vendors, domestic carriers, and DC locations to ensure timely pick up & deliveries.
• Collaborate with internal teams, as well as transportation providers and warehousing on seamless hand offs of critical shipments.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement throughout daily operations and escalate issues that may cause delays in shipments.
• Communicate critical information to internal and external partners in clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Proactively identify problems and swiftly implement the appropriate solutions.
• Analyze and monitor KPI performance.
• Compile and present data analysis to management; measure performance criteria for all carriers and vendors, as well as performance metrics for internal evaluation.
• Hold meetings with the vendors teams via phone or web conferencing to flush out any issues or concerns, as well as just to coordinate timely shipments.
• Ensure proper approvals and financial governance policies are followed during expedited shipments.
• Provide incredible responsiveness and attention to detail.
• Work within ERP and TMS systems.
• Be open to working extended shifts occasionally when dealing with expedited shipments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma at minimum
• 3-5 years of Logistics and/or Supply Chain related experience

Requirements

• 3-5 overall years of experience in the field.
• Minimum 2 years experience with Transportation experience - Airfreight is ideal, Ocean or dock loads.
• Minimum 2 years experience with high level of attention to detail and communication skillset.
• Minimum 2 years experience with Logistics and/or Supply Chain related experience.
• Prior international import/export experience, preferably with a 3PL.
• Great communication skills with internal customers, external suppliers as well as 3PL management.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Expertise attention to detail skills.
• Ability to make real time decisions with minimal guidance.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Tableau, Smartsheet; 1 year of using Transportation Management System (TMS) with applicable understanding of the relations of various transactions.
• SAP experience
• Tableau experience
• Extensive experience with international freight shipments.

Shift
Onsite 100%, M-F 40 hrs/week, No OT
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit .
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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