Traffic Analyst

•     Write or revise standard operating procedures for logistics processes.
•     Identify opportunities for inventory reductions and inventory optimization through the study of part usage and back order trends.
•     Monitor industry standards, trends, or practices to identify developments in logistics planning or execution.
•     Enter logistics-related data into databases.
•     Develop or maintain payment systems to ensure accuracy of vendor payments.
•     Regulate packaging requirements for storage and transportation.  This is different from packaging design and engineering.
•     Work with planners to rule parts availability and replenishment.
•     Track product flow from origin to final delivery.
•     Prepare reports on logistics performance measures.
•     Maintain databases of logistics information.  
•     Maintain logistics records in accordance with corporate policies and trade compliance requirements.
•     Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as warehouse service providers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, or domestic trucking companies.
•     Review procedures, such as distribution or inventory management, to ensure maximum efficiency or minimum cost.
•     Provide ongoing resolution in areas such as warehouse handling and storage costs, back orders, or delivery processes.
•     Manage systems to ensure that pricing structures adequately reflect logistics costing.
•     Monitor inventory transactions at warehouse facilities to assess receiving, storage, shipping, or inventory integrity.
•     Develop or maintain models for logistics uses, such as cost estimating or demand forecasting.
•     Confer with logistics management teams to actuate ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or minimize cost.
•     Compute reporting metrics, such as warehouse handling cycle time, order fulfillment rates, or inventory turns.
•     Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, judicious sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
•     Apply sound methods or tools to understand, anticipate, or control logistics operations or processes.
•     Assess logistics data, using methods such as data mining, data modeling, or cost or benefit study.
•     Remotely monitor the transportation using Web-based logistics information systems to track packages.
•     Coordinate with Transportation team to reorganize shipping schedules to consolidate loads to reduce freight costs while balancing fulfillment cycle time.  
•     Route or reroute freight in real time through coordination with freight forwarder for exception handling or for operational efficiencies.
•     Monitor warehouse storage and coordinate with planner on aged inventory to reduce storage space to minimize cost.

The following areas of focus will be central to your role in this position:

• Coordination and execution of all import shipments from other regions.
• Communicating with freight providers to track shipments and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintaining accurate records of imports, exports, and local shipments.
• Coordinating with the customs broker to ensure all shipments are cleared in a timely manner.
• Troubleshooting any issues that may arise with import shipments.
• Coordinate with PEZA and BOC for compliance.
• Work closely with planners, buyers, engineers, progs leaders & PartsO
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in importing or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of customs regulations and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Education / Training / Tasks / Skills / Experience Required:

• Must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree, preferably Industrial Engineer graduate
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in the area or field of Transportation and Warehousing
• Knowledgeable in global logistics operations, Importation/Exportation processes and trade compliance
• With attention to details and excellent analytical skills
• Applies standard logistics principles, theories, concepts, techniques, and practices to solve a variety of transportation related issues/problems
• Process-oriented thinker - Always looking for continuous improvement solutions.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams)
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time well on tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism
• Knowledge/Experience of process automation is a plus