Penske Truck Leasing
Material Control Analyst
Penske Truck Leasing, East Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States, 18041
POSITION SUMMARY:Penske Logistics is looking for Material Control Analysts to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are self-motivated, with strong analytical and computer skills, customer-centric, and safety conscious.
This position coordinates all processes and functions of a department and provides visibility to management by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.SHIFT:Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pmHybrid Scheduled - 2 days on site/3 days remoteSalary:
$51,400-$64,300MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Use computer to enter records and generate reportsIdentify cost savings opportunities for the customerHandle reoccurring analysis and tasks driving continuous cost savings initiativesExamine current processes and implement or recommend improvements to drive out wasteMeet customer deadlines and develop metrics dashboards that highlight customer specific analyticsUse discretion and independent judgment to answer customer requests and propose solutionsDevelop and assist with presenting customer analytics, key trends and solution proposals during customer QBRsProvide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mailProvide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basisIdentify cost savings opportunities for the customerCoordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessaryWeighs alternative financial decisions before actingOther projects and tasks as assigned by supervisorQUALIFICATIONS:3+ years scheduler, planner, broker, dispatch, or related experience required.High school diploma or equivalent requiredCertification (Highly Preferred): CLTD, CSCP, CPSM, or similar ASCM/ISM issued certification.Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics conceptsStrong problem solving and time management skills requiredStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and multi taskAbility to follows process and standard proceduresExperience analyzing large sets of dataAdvanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook requiredMust also be able to learn and regularly operate multiple company and customer owned Warehouse Management System (WMS) platformsRegular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the jobWillingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.Physical Requirements:-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.
The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Category: Logistics/Supply ChainJob Family: OperationsAddress: 1235 Water StreetPrimary Location: US-PA-East GreenvilleEmployer: Penske Logistics LLCReq ID: 2413157
This position coordinates all processes and functions of a department and provides visibility to management by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.SHIFT:Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pmHybrid Scheduled - 2 days on site/3 days remoteSalary:
$51,400-$64,300MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Use computer to enter records and generate reportsIdentify cost savings opportunities for the customerHandle reoccurring analysis and tasks driving continuous cost savings initiativesExamine current processes and implement or recommend improvements to drive out wasteMeet customer deadlines and develop metrics dashboards that highlight customer specific analyticsUse discretion and independent judgment to answer customer requests and propose solutionsDevelop and assist with presenting customer analytics, key trends and solution proposals during customer QBRsProvide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mailProvide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basisIdentify cost savings opportunities for the customerCoordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessaryWeighs alternative financial decisions before actingOther projects and tasks as assigned by supervisorQUALIFICATIONS:3+ years scheduler, planner, broker, dispatch, or related experience required.High school diploma or equivalent requiredCertification (Highly Preferred): CLTD, CSCP, CPSM, or similar ASCM/ISM issued certification.Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics conceptsStrong problem solving and time management skills requiredStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and multi taskAbility to follows process and standard proceduresExperience analyzing large sets of dataAdvanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook requiredMust also be able to learn and regularly operate multiple company and customer owned Warehouse Management System (WMS) platformsRegular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the jobWillingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.Physical Requirements:-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.
The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Category: Logistics/Supply ChainJob Family: OperationsAddress: 1235 Water StreetPrimary Location: US-PA-East GreenvilleEmployer: Penske Logistics LLCReq ID: 2413157