Senior Analyst Logistics

Richmond, Virginia Senior Analyst, Logistics Position Overview The Senior Analyst, Logistics plays a key role within selling regions that do not have local plant or manufacturing assets. This position is responsible for Distribution Requirement Scheduling , helping ensure products move effectively from manufacturing regions to the appropriate selling warehouses and tolling locations . The Senior Analyst executes the material movement plan and oversees shipments and imports into the region. The position serves as a key connection between the organization and its logistics partners, including freight forwarders, brokers, carriers, customs representatives, warehouses, and other logistics service providers . This position also manages the customs clearance process , helping ensure shipments comply with applicable local laws and regulatory requirements . The Senior Analyst works closely with Business Supply Chain, Customer Service, planners, warehouses, and logistics service providers to resolve operational issues, maintain material-flow visibility, and adjust execution plans as needed to support customer requirements . This is a Hybrid role working out of the Richmond, VA (Spruance site) Key Responsibilities Create Purchase Orders and maintain related processes and information within SAP. Manage import orders, ensuring information remains accurate and current so that Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain planners have appropriate visibility. Request and review transfer pricing information and update Purchase Orders as required. Participate in discussions regarding supply-chain exceptions and follow through on resulting actions and decisions. Coordinate short-term adjustments to material movement plans when supply or logistics conditions change. Maintain strong working relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, warehouses, and logistics service providers. Request and manage Tax Classification Reports as required. Prepare and coordinate required import documentation and import licenses. Review import documents for accuracy and completeness and coordinate corrections when discrepancies are identified. Track and receive shipping documentation, including invoices and packing lists. Monitor the departure and arrival of shipments and maintain appropriate shipment visibility. Manage and follow the customs clearance process, ensuring compliance with applicable local laws and regulations. Track product through transportation, customs release, and warehouse receipt, completing the appropriate SAP transactions throughout the process. Work closely with warehouse teams on urgent shipments and ensure required documentation is available in advance. Audit invoices submitted by logistics partners and maintain applicable logistics information and records. Partner with external providers to resolve operational issues, review performance metrics, and identify opportunities for improvement. Provide shipment bookings and manage applicable export processes. Prepare and present monthly logistics Key Performance Indicators, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and process-improvement recommendations. Identify opportunities to improve transportation cost, total delivery time, shipment reliability, and overall logistics execution. Utilize relevant logistics systems, tools, and reports to maintain process visibility and documentation. Key Areas of Focus The successful candidate should be comfortable operating at the intersection of: Logistics execution Distribution Requirement Scheduling Import and export management Customs clearance and compliance SAP material flow Warehouse coordination Carrier and freight-forwarder management Shipment tracking Purchase Order management Customer service support Root-cause analysis Logistics KPIs Cost reduction Continuous improvement Cross-functional problem solving The anticipated hiring range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000 annually plus eligibility for a 10% annual incenti…

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