Logistics Anaylst

OLSA Resources, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and distribution firm is looking for a Logistics Analyst in San Antonio. The ideal candidate will work with the ORION team to optimize delivery routes while validating logistics data through verification rides. Candidates should possess a four-year degree in Business or Engineering along with 2+ years of relevant logistics experience. Strong communication and project management skills are necessary for success in this role.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in Business or Engineering is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Route Supervision, Dispatch or related Logistics is required.

Responsibilities

• Map delivery routes for maximum optimization with the ORION Logistics team.
• Use computer applications to access and plot delivery information.
• Validate information via verification rides with the team.
• Ride with delivery drivers to ensure mapping accuracy.
• Identify user requirements and prioritize new data report requests.
• Present perspectives logically with proper grammar in communication.
• Manage projects and schedules effectively.

Skills

Route Supervision

Logistics

Project Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Four-year degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

We are an internationally recognized leader in the logistics and distributions industry.

Overview

One of the world's largest distribution companies has an immediate opening for a Logistics Analyst to join our team in San Antonio. The ORION (On Road Integrated Optimized and Navigation) Logistics Analyst will be working with a team responsible for mapping delivery routes for maximum optimization. This person will use computer applications that will access and plot delivery information. The team will validate and edit the information by completing verification rides in a rental car with other team members verifying the mapping data and information is accurate. After the information is verified to be accurate the contingent worker will be riding with a delivery driver throughout their day to verify that the optimization algorithms and map data is accurate.

Responsibilities

• Work with the ORION Logistics Analyst team to map delivery routes for maximum optimization.
• Use computer applications that access and plot delivery information.
• Validate and edit information by completing verification rides in a rental car with team members verifying the mapping data and information is accurate.
• Ride with a delivery driver to verify that the optimization algorithms and map data are accurate after verification.
• Identify users’ requirements and needs; receive and prioritize requests for new data reports to serve customer needs based on urgency and importance.
• Organize and present perspectives in a logical manner; demonstrate proper grammar and word use in verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrate effective project and schedule management skills.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree is preferred in Business or Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in Route Supervision, Dispatch or related Logistics.