Analyst, Transportation Logistics

HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

HSA contribution

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

HARIBO of America is seeking an Analyst, Transportation Logistics to analyze and optimize outbound transportation across the United States. The role involves tracing and tracking OTR shipments, coordinating with 3PL carriers, and creating shipments in EDI and SAP while identifying efficiencies and cost reductions.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in logistics or related roles, with advanced Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in logistics, transportation carrier/freight industry, or related role.
• Experience using ERP for logistics/supply chain.
• Demonstrated strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on outbound transportation with 3PL carriers.
• Track orders and shipments.
• Create shipments through EDI and SAP, review for errors.
• Attend daily and weekly calls with 3PL carriers.
• Run reports and analyze data to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Utilize Excel for reporting and analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

EDI / EDI systems

TMS

ERP system

Job description

Why work at HARIBO? The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

We are the world's #1 gummi candy manufacturer. It's a great time to join our growing organization and help spread "Childlike Happiness" (one of our core values) to consumers across the United States. Are you HARIBO?

The Analyst, Transportation Logistics is responsible for analyzing and optimizing our transportation process, working with 3PL carriers to get our product to retailers across the United States. Focusing on outbound shipments, the Analsyt, Transportation Logistics will trace, track, and record OTR—Over The Road shipments while focusing on ways to optimize the transportation process, create efficiencies, and reduce costs. Additional responsibilities include daily and weekly calls with 3PL carriers, create shipments through EDI/Electronic Data Interchange and SAP, analyze data, and run outbound transportation related reports.
Located on-site at the HARIBO of America corporate headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, the Analyst, Transportation Logistics will have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least three years of experience working in logistics, transportation carrier/freight industry or related logistics roles. Additionally, will possess advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on outbound (OB) transportation with 3PL, OTR—Over The Road carriers
• Track orders and shipments
• Create shipments and transfers, review orders, review shipments, upload data in our EDI and SAP systems and review for errors
• Attend daily and weekly calls with 3PL carriers
• Run reports, analyze data, make recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Utilize Excel for reporting and analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of related experience in logistics, transportation carrier/freight industry, or related role
• Prior experience utilizing an ERP system for logistics/supply chain purposes
• Demonstrated strong Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with, or for, 3PL transportation carrier providers
• Experience using a TMS – Transportation Management System
• SAP experience
• Prior experience utilizing EDI / Electronic Data Interface within the logistics/supply chain industry
• Experience with load planning in the transportation industry
• Prior experience in the CPG / consumer packaged goods industry – food

Skills

• Advanced working knowledge of Excel including: data entry, pivot tables, sorting, filtering, graphing, and formulas (SUM, SUMIF, COUNT, COUNTIF, PRODUCT, VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, etc)
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking and solve problems
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, highly organized

Compensation and Benefits

Target Hiring Pay Range: $65,000 - $85,000 annually

This pay range represents the min/max target annual base salary range HARIBO of America, Inc. may pay for this position at the time of this posting. Please note, a candidate’s offered annual salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and the geographical location of the role. In addition to the base salary, HARIBO of America, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being of our associates and their families. HARIBO of America, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable pay practices and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay transparency.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email [e-mail].