Analyst, Logistics

The J.M. Smucker Company; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. in Orrville, OH seeks an Analyst, Logistics to maintain transportation partners and manage material deliveries on a 100% onsite basis.

You will analyze warehouse capacity, support production planning, and lead system users while coordinating with 3rd party service providers, Corporate Planning, QA and Purchasing to improve efficiency and reduce costs. This role emphasizes data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; logistics or supply chain experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and solve problems with attention to detail.
• Strong organization and time management skills; effective communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Oracle or supply planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and/or set-up transportation service companies to deliver materials or pick up finished goods.
• Develop and implement cost reduction and process improvement projects with key business partners; collaborate with 3rd party service providers, Corporate Planning, Corporate Transportation, QA, Manufacturing and Purchasing.
• Manage delivery and receiving of raw materials based on production schedules and priorities.
• Analyze and prioritize warehouse capacity to optimize efficiencies.
• Serve as System Super User and train others on transactions.
• Oversee outbound logistics results and address gaps with root-cause countermeasures.
• Monitor 3rd Party Service Providers, carriers, and warehouses to ensure on-time delivery.
• Learn Production Planning or replenishment aspects for customers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office; Oracle; Supply-Plan·

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Supply Planning Systems

Job description

Your Opportunity as the Analyst, Logistics Location: Orrville, OH Work Arrangements: 100% onsite

In this role you will:

• Maintain and/or set-up transportation service companies to deliver materials or pick up of finished goods
• Develop and implement cost reduction and work process improvement projects when addressing other pertinent business partners; work collaboratively with 3rd party Service Company, Corporate Planning, Corporate Transportation, QA, Manufacturing and Purchasing
• Responsible for managing the delivery and receiving of raw materials and/or ingredients based on production schedule needs and priority
• Analyze and prioritize the use of warehouse capacity and capability balanced with identified constraints in order to optimize efficiencies
• System Super User, trains others on all transactions
• Accountable for key outbound logistics results and systems; identify root cause & countermeasures for any gaps in results
• Monitor the performance of 3rd Party Service Company (if applicable), carriers and warehouses and intervenes when necessary to ensure on-time delivery
• Learn critical aspects of Production Planning or replenishment for the customer

What we are looking for:

• Minimum Requirements:
  Bachelor's Degree
  Previous logistics or supply chain experience
• Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
  Demonstrated capability in analyzing data/situations, problem solving and attention to detail
  Strong organization and time management skills
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oracle and/or Supply Planning Systems

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn®

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

We're a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love-while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.