Logistics Analyst 2
Epitec, Inc
Lafayette, IN
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$26 Per Hour
LOCATION
Lafayette, IN
POSTED
Today
Location: Lafayette, IN
Job Type: W2 Contract
Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: On-Site, Monday – Friday
Pay Range: $20-26 per hour
Job Description:
The main function of a logistics planning analyst is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical planning analyst is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.
This role is to support a group of 5 procurement analysts to be proactive in the function of getting material to our assembly operations. The procurement analyst focuses on immediate needs on a 1-20 day time frame. This posting, the person focuses on days 20-40 ensuring schedules are in place to provide material for our assembly operations.
Job Responsibilities:
• Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
• Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
• Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
Skills:
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materials.
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Education/Experience:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-4 years related experience required.
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Assist procurement analyst with supplier shipdates, tracking of domestic and international shipments.
- Assist in ordering production material from other Caterpillar depots and facilities if supplier cannot provide material as determined by the procurement analyst.
- Support a team of 5 analyst to ensure schedules and deliveries are on time to support assembly operations.
- The majority of activities consist of working reports identifying potential part shortage issues.
- Tracking overseas shipments with extended transit times to verify ETA’s.
- Ordering material from alternative sources other than supplier. Such as Caterpillar parts depots or other Cat facilities.
- Team all sits within a few steps between each other. So interaction is done face to face.
- Teams are used for interaction and meetings.
- Supervisor overseas 5 procurement analyst for support and assistance if needed. The positioned posted assist analyst in daily operations.
Work environment:
Office environment requiring no PPE. Little or no need to go into assembly areas. Casual dress.
Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 3 years
- Degree requirement: High School or equivalent.
- Do you accept internships as job experience: Depends
Top 3 Skills
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of using Excel and Power BI. Not creating but using.
Ability to look at a variety of inputs to determine the output.
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Active listening and willingness to learn new task.
- Flexibility with day to day task if needing to pivot.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Willing to ask questions if take is unclear.
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About the Company
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Epitec, Inc
Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://epitec.com/