Logistics Analyst I

TekWissen LLC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Logistics Analyst I to plan and coordinate North American packaged goods logistics, driving efficiency across the supply chain.

The role involves daily shipment planning, carrier selection, and timely, cost-effective movement of goods, with emphasis on data-driven decisions and collaboration with procurement, QA, and 3PL partners.

Candidates typically have 2–5 years in logistics and familiarity with SAP, TMS, and WMS systems.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in logistics, transportation or warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics, distribution & inventory management.
• Proficiency with SAP, TMS, WMS logistics tech.
• Understanding of all transportation modes and carrier management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make timely and efficient decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily shipment planning, consolidation, and tendering across all transport modes.
• Perform carrier selection and load optimization, applying consolidation rules.
• Coordinate with warehouses, plants, and tollers to meet daily deadlines.
• Handle priority and rush order processing within short turnaround windows.
• Verify delivery data in TMS from SAP before planning.
• Confirm Shipment IDs and SCAC codes back to SAP with carrier acceptance.
• Manage spot bid process for shipments with limited capacity or high rates.
• Collaborate with procurement to maintain rate cards in the TMS.
• Oversee dispute management in the TMS and drive performance reviews.
• Maintain awareness of SAP delivery flows including FTZ, freeze protect, dangerous goods, and hazmat requirements.
• Develop and implement improvements for Distribution Planning, Inventory Management, and Import/Export operations.
• Lead pilots for new logistics tech and processes and manage implementation.
• Create contingency plans for supply chain disruptions and drive cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Logistics experience

SAP/TMS/WMS

Carrier management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

TMS (E2Open)

SAP

WMS

Job description

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is a leading global provider of agricultural science and technology, in particular seeds and crop protection products, with its management headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and further locations in Chicago, Tel Aviv, and Shanghai.

Job Title

Logistics Analyst I

Location

Greensboro, NC 27409

Duration

12 Months

Job Type

Temporary Assignment

Work Type

Onsite

Job Description

Role Purpose

• The Logistics Operations Specialist orchestrates and implements comprehensive logistics strategies for operations, while driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and performance across the supply chain network.
• The Logistics Operations Specialist is responsible for the daily execution of transport planning and shipment management for North American Packaged Goods operations.
• This role manages the end-to-end process from delivery receipt through carrier confirmation, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of goods across all transport modes.
• The specialist serves as the primary operational interface between Client and its carrier partners, driving load optimization, cut-off compliance, and exception resolution within the TMS.

Key Responsibilities

• Transportation Management:
• Execute daily shipment planning, consolidation, and tendering across all transport modes using the TMS (E2Open)
• Perform carrier selection and load optimization, applying consolidation rules
• Manage all transport modes planning cut-off compliance, coordinating with warehouses, plants, and tollers to meet daily deadlines
• Handle priority and rush order processing within short turnaround windows, including same-day shipping
• Verify delivery data received via interface from SAP in TMS, ensuring completeness of all required fields before planning is initiated
• Confirm Shipment IDs (SID) and SCAC codes back to SAP upon carrier acceptance
• Manage the spot bid process for shipments where contracted carrier capacity is unavailable or rate thresholds are exceeded
• Work with procurement team to maintain and apply rate cards within the TMS
• Oversee dispute management in the TMS
• Manage carrier and warehouse performance through regular operational reviews and corrective actions
• Maintain awareness of SAP delivery requirement flows, including FTZ, freeze protect, dangerous goods, and HAZMAT requirements
• Implement strategic supplier management approaches to resolve performance challenges
• Manage the operational outlook mailbox, responding to internal and external queries in a timely manner
• Manage seasonal fluctuations and peak period planning

Warehouse Operations

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs)
• Identify potential improvements in ways of working to improve efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations
• Monitor warehouse performance and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee Crop Protection warehouse operations, planning for finished goods, raw materials, and packaging storage and handling to support US formulation and finished goods distribution
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning, Production, Direct Procurement, Digital Productivity & Innovation, Regulatory, Quality, Product Technology & Engineering, HSE, Customer Service, and NA Logistics colleagues
• Develop and Implement solutions for challenges arising in Distribution Planning, Inventory Management, Import/Export operations, and Production processes as they relate to the US Supply Chain
• Develop strategies to enhance customer satisfaction through improved logistics
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Sales and Marketing to align logistics capabilities with customer needs
• Continuous Improvement and Budget Management:
• Identify and propose new technologies or processes to improve efficiency
• Lead pilot programs for new technologies or processes
• Manage implementation of new logistics systems or processes
• Create and execute contingency plans for supply chain disruptions
• Spearhead data-driven initiatives to uncover and implement cost-reduction strategies throughout the end-to-end logistics network
• Utilize and maintain proficiency in relevant logistics and transportation management systems

Skills

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or warehouse operations
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics, distribution & inventory management principles
• Proficiency in Logistics based technology solutions (such as SAP, TMS, WMS)
• Solid understanding of all transportation modes and carrier management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make timely and efficient decisions

Education

• May require an associate's degree or equivalent.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.