Freight Development Analyst

Michigan - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

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Position Summary:

Collaborates with internal GFS departments such as Strategic Procurement Category Management and Supply Chain to continuously review opportunities to transition volume from prepaid (delivered) to customer (GFS) pickup. Analyzes each opportunity to determine the feasibility and negotiates with the vendor in question directly to ensure GFS obtains most equitable freight allowance possible. Upon successfully negotiating communicates the changes to vested GFS departments and facilitates the handoff to Capstone Operations for execution.

What you will do:

Collaborates with Procurement Category and Supply Chain to identify freight conversion opportunities from prepaid to customer pickup
Analyses and evaluates feasibility and profitability of conversion opportunities
Assists designing solutions that improves feasibility of conversions
Networks and negotiates with suppliers to establish favorable/equitable freight allowances for GFS
Maintains and provides reporting against conversion targets
Communicates freight basis changes to internal and external parties
Facilitates handoff to Capstone Operations team for execution.
Performs other duties as assigned

When you will work:

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office 1 day from home.

What youll bring to the table:

High School Diploma/Equivalent required.
Bachelor Degree in Procurement Business Administration Supply Chain Management Logistics Finance or related field is preferred.
At least two years of procurement supply chain transportation and/or logistics experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Must understand procurement/sourcing strategies. Basic understanding of freight management
Ability to negotiate and execute procurement strategies
Must demonstrate math and accounting aptitude.
Ability to compare/contrast innovate analyze coordinate and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.
Strong analytical skills complemented with ability to articulate complex concepts to a variety of audiences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with various levels of employees vendors and customers.
Teamwork positively interact with others strong relationship building and commitment to Cornerstone Value of Customer is King honesty integrity. Desire to take on a leadership role when necessary.
Self directed focused ability to prioritize discretion decision making fluctuations in workload.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of supply chain management and foodservice industry.
Strong knowledge of spreadsheet word processing email and internet software applications.
Advanced Excel knowledge/skill required.
Report generation capabilities preferred.

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All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

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