Overview

 Analyst, Transportation Management – Woodland Hills, 91367, United States of America 

How we LEAD:

Universal Music Manufacturing & Logistics is seeking an experienced transportation management analyst to support the US physical supply chain with inbound and outbound transportation.

This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day logistics operations with the timely scheduling and coordinating of freight in accordance with product completion dates and customer delivery demands.  In addition, the role will participate in supply chain network analysis to identify consolidation and freight cost reduction opportunities.

How you’ll CREATE:

  • Responsible for submitting bid requests, carrier selection, scheduling, and tracking outbound/inbound loads to ensure on-time delivery

  • Create shipment paperwork, customs documents, and schedule appointments

  • Maintain open communication with UMG Supply Chain Team, carriers, distribution providers, manufacturers, and suppliers

  • Coordinate with Shipping Teams to execute load plan strategies for high-profile releases

  • Manage shipment exceptions, including filing freight claims

  • Provide proactive shipment status updates to UMG Supply Chain Team and consignee

  • Prepare and publish shipment reports

  • Manual entry and record updates to the Transportation Order Management System and SAP

  • Analyze business needs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and reduce total delivered costs across the Supply Chain

Bring your VIBE:

Essential:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent

  • 3 years’ experience and proven, positive track record as a Transportation Analyst, Logistics Analyst or Transportation Coordinator or in a comparable role

  • A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a customer or vendor facing role

  • Understanding of modes of transportation, cost, and geography

  • Proficient in transportation management systems (TMS) or an order management system

  • Understanding and familiarity with supply chain concepts

  • Able to understand, interpret, and analyze carrier tariffs

  • Strong computer skills including extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite

  • Ability to effectively relate to and communicate with people at all levels of the organization as well as vendors and customers

  • High Level of attention to detail

  • Knows how or where to obtain information; is resourceful.

  • Ability to analyze data and trends, make educated conclusions based upon data

  • Embraces teamwork; shares ideas / methods to improve performance

  • Proven verbal and written communication skills

  • Prioritizes work activities; plans and stays organized

  • Manages timelines; deals effectively with the challenges of a fast pace, high pressure environment and deadlines

  • Takes independent action and works autonomously

  • Takes initiative and seeks increased responsibilities

Preferred:

  • Experience in consumer products, retail operations, or e-commerce is preferred

*** Amendment to Perks Playlist listed below:

  • In regards to 2-weeks paid Winter Break, candidate will need to have flexibility and understands this is dependent on workload.

 

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