Lead Network Design Analyst
Lead Network Design Analyst
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Job Description
Position Summary:
A Lead Network Design Analyst is a liaison between Operations Engineering and Technology to provide feedback and support on solutions systems and launch implementations. The Lead Network Design Analyst will be the lead for specific new model vehicle programs for addition you are expected to partake and manage in cost savings ideas special projects and continuous improvement initiatives. The position has high visibility both internally and externally and will require interaction with senior levels of both organizations.
Position is located onsite with customer in Allen Park MI
Major Responsibilities:
Works within a prescribed process using tools to analyze data generate standard routing or load plans and provide reports and metrics on a regular basis to ensure solution effectiveness. These tools are commercially available or developed by the Penske Engineering or IT departments and are utilized to execute a solution.
Act as the interface between Penske Design & Forward model for the implementation of New Model programs
Report out to both internal and external Supervision/Management CPU status of upcoming model programs understanding the key freight cost commodities and variance in cost changes
Supports the design and implementation of a developed supply chain solution as it relates to specific Penske business agreements.
Participate in process improvement teams and cost saving initiatives.
Applies tactical processes daily within the established business rules.
Meet customer deadlines and provide required metrics
Interacts with the customer by phone email or in person daily
Be able to resolve situations quickly communicate status of problem and work with the appropriate subject matter expert until it is fixed with the guidance of a more senior level associate
Support & drive optimal sourcing footprint studies bulls eye freight analysis identifying if supply base is located in freight optimal locations
Work with multiple groups within the customer organization (purchasing packaging material flow supply chain plant personnel etc) on studies/projects. Build cross functional relationships to provide best freight estimate and understanding of future model programs
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Qualifications:
1 - 4 years comparable work experience internships or studies preferred
Bachelors Degree required: Business Administration Logistics & Supply Chain Management required
Fundamental understanding or desire to learn transportation supply chain and logistics concepts are required
Strong written and oral communication skills required
Intermediate experience with Access and Excel required
Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Word Outlook and PowerPoint required
Consistently demonstrates proven ability to learn and use necessary tools
Ability to follow process and standard procedures required
Regular predictable full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
