What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Analyst II position at Fresenius Medical Care?
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Logistics Analyst II role is a senior level role for a career in transportation management at the lab. Logistics Analysts are responsible for everything from expediting shipments to redesigning the total logistics network in an effort to ensure the timely arrival of the specimens and other goods, at the lowest total cost.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Developing professional expertise; applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
- Normally receives general work instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Work is reviewed for soundness.
- Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situation or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
- Ensure that our logistics network is operating efficiently, and meeting the changing needs of our internal and external customers
- Either Drive or Participate in the logistics business reviews for our third party logistics providers
- Participate in sales presentations involving proposed sales bids and work with Clinical Support and Sales
- Work with internal and external accounts to present options for pricing, delivery, and services offered
- Expedite shipments as necessary and communicate the results
- Optimize inbound and outbound shipping
- Ensure compliance to all regulatory requirements related to logistics
- Inventory management at remote locations
- Utilize the logistics tools provided to ensure that the logistics network is operating optimally
- Logistics service provider invoice validation
- Track performance metrics for the operations and logistics providers as assigned
- Help develop new tools and platforms that will continue to enable the Logistics Team to further optimize the logistics network and reduce costs
- Ensure proper accounting for deployed assets
- Builds productive working relationships.
- May provide assistance to junior level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions, as directed by immediate supervisor.
- May refer to senior level staff for assistance with higher level problems that may arise.
- Escalates issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
- Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISION:
None
EDUCATION:
BS/BA in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain Mgt., or Industrial Engineering
Comparable work experience may be substituted for educational requirements
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- 2 – 5 years’ related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent directly related work experience.
- 2 years experience in logistics area.
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Applications
- Familiarity with ERP a plus
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
