Logistics Analyst

Kimball Electronics; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball Solutions is seeking a Freight and Logistics Specialist to ensure freight payment, inbound/outbound quoting, and customs compliance align with company objectives. You will support evolving supplier and customer needs while safeguarding financial performance.

Responsibilities include carrier rate negotiations, freight reporting metrics, PFA management, USMCA and C-TPAT support, SAP code management, and collaborating with Shipping, Planning and Purchasing to optimize freight methods.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills, especially MS Excel.
• Knowledgeable of SAP M/M (Materials Management), P/P (Production Planning), and IM (Inventory Management).
• General understanding of manufacturing's business processes.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Take initiative, ownership and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt and manage change.
• Team player.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Results focused.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and drive for continuous process improvements.
• Coordinate the creation and distribution of freight reporting metrics.
• Manage third party freight billings to ensure timely and accurate payments are made.
• Manage carriers which includes negotiation of rates.
• Manage and control Premium Freight Authorization (PFA) instances.
• Tracking of expedited freight inbound/outbound.
• Coordinate Import / Exports.
• Support the Safety team with the Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.
• Complete USMCA certification requests and other similar certification requests.
• Maintain harmonized codes & country of origin in SAP.
• Supports Shipping, Buyers and Planners in determining best freight methods.

Skills

MS Excel

Carrying out investigations

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

SAP MM

SAP PP

SAP IM

Job description

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Quick Summary:

This person is responsible to ensure all aspects of freight payment, inbound/outbound quoting, and customs compliance are completed when needed, to support evolving supplier/customer needs and KEJ financial success.

• Evaluate and drive for continuous process improvements.
• Coordinate the creation and distribution of freight reporting metrics.
• Manage third party freight billings to ensure timely and accurate payments are made.
• Manage carriers which includes negotiation of rates.
• Manage and control Premium Freight Authorization (PFA) instances.
• Tracking of expedited freight inbound/outbound.
• Coordinate Import / Exports.
• Support the Safety team with the Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.
• Complete USMCA certification requests and other similar certification requests.
• Maintain harmonized codes & country of origin in SAP.
• Supports Shipping, Buyers and Planners in determining best freight methods.

Basic Background Requirements:

• Strong computer skills, especially MS Excel.
• Knowledgeable of SAP M/M (Materials Management), P/P (Production Planning), and IM (Inventory Management).
• General understanding of manufacturing's business processes.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Take initiative, ownership and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt and manage change.
• Team player.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Results focused.

Key Performance Objectives

Short Term:

• (0 to 3 months) Learn 3rd party freight payment system and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate and drive for continuous process improvements within the area of logistics.

Midterm:

• (3 to 12 months) Develop a carrier scorecard.
• Work with the Planning and Purchasing teams to identify and implement opportunities for improvement.

Other (ad hoc priorities):

• Support the Safety team with the Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.
• Complete USMCA certification requests and other similar certification requests.
• Maintain harmonized codes & country of origin in SAP.
• Stay abreast of the latest logistics trends and initiatives for our business and our customer's business.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Solutions we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).

WHO WE ARE

Kimball Solutions was founded in 1961. We have established ourselves as a global leader in delivering durable electronics and offering contract manufacturing services for a wide range of industries. Our operations are supported by a robust Customer Relationship Management (CRM) model, which provides our customers with convenient access to our global footprint and services throughout the entire product life cycle. We are recognized for our commitment to quality, international standard certifications, financial stability, social responsibility, and long-term relationships, especially in industries that demand rigorous engineering controls and long product life cycles.

WHAT WE DO

We offer our services globally on a contract basis, manufacturing products to our customers' specifications. Our comprehensive service offerings include:

• Production and testing of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs)
• High-level and final assembly of medical, automotive, and industrial products
• Design services and support
• Supply chain services and support
• Rapid prototyping and new product introduction support
• Product design and process validation and qualification
• Industrialization and automation of manufacturing processes
• Reliability testing (extreme environmental conditions)
• Aftermarket services
• Production and assembly of medical devices, medical disposables, and other non-electronic products
• Drug delivery devices and solutions with and without electronics
• Class 7 and 8 clean room assembly, cold chain, and product sterilization management
• Design engineering and production of precision molded plastics
• Complete product life cycle management

Our package of value begins with our core competency of producing durable electronics by providing Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), complemented by contract manufacturing services by our Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) for medical disposables, drug delivery solutions, and precision molded plastics. We combine our design and manufacturing expertise with highly integrated processes and procedures to deliver the highest levels of quality and reliability throughout the entire life cycle of our customers' products. Our award-winning service, global operations platform, and dedication to standardization and teamwork ensure that we consistently meet and exceed our customers' expectations.