Logistics Analyst - Pleasanton CA

The Corporate Logistics Department, located at Safeway’s Inc office in Pleasanton, CA has an opening for a Logistics Analyst. We are looking for a highly motivated, quick learning, team oriented person with very strong analytical & computer skills.

Qualifications: The following are preferred or desired, unless specifically stated:

College degree in Logistics, or Business related field.
Two or more years transportation management/analysis experience, i.e. import/export related business
Highly motivated, self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills
Good analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills
Must be able to function effectively in a team environment
Possess excellent organizational and process skills
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel and Word

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for tracking and tracing shipments from overseas origin to US destinations
Analyze the transportation cost per lane and commodity
Weekly logistics report maintenance, by providing supply chain visibility to several departments
Communicate with carriers, warehouses and Procurement in resolving service issues
Partner with Global Sourcing and Procurement to ensure data integrity and forecasting
Develop and analyze forecasts to determine supply chain strategies and solutions
Work as a team player with internal staff and external customers to accomplish least cost/on-time delivery service
Responsible for freight payment and resolution
KPI creation; Monitor and manage key analytics for vendor performance
Special projects as assigned.

To apply:

Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting www.safeway.com/employment



		Posted 07/17/08
	Logistics Analyst Corporate Logistics - Pleasanton CA The Corporate Logistics Department, located at Safeway’s Inc office in Pleasanton, CA has an opening for a Logistics Analyst. We are looking for a highly motivated, quick learning, team oriented person with very strong analytical & computer skills. *Qualifications: The following are preferred* or desired, unless specifically stated: College degree in Logistics, or Business related field. Two or more years transportation management/analysis experience, i.e. import/export related business Highly motivated, self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills Good analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills Must be able to function effectively in a team environment Possess excellent organizational and process skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel and Word Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for tracking and tracing shipments from overseas origin to US destinations Analyze the transportation cost per lane and commodity Weekly logistics report maintenance, by providing supply chain visibility to several departments Communicate with carriers, warehouses and Procurement in resolving service issues Partner with Global Sourcing and Procurement to ensure data integrity and forecasting Develop and analyze forecasts to determine supply chain strategies and solutions Work as a team player with internal staff and external customers to accomplish least cost/on-time delivery service Responsible for freight payment and resolution KPI creation; Monitor and manage key analytics for vendor performance Special projects as assigned. To apply: Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting www.safeway.com/employment Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V**