Job Description
Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 6:00 pm to 4:00 am (1800 to 0400).
The Lead Materials Control Analyst role coordinates with customers, suppliers, carriers and internal Penske team and supervisor to plan, secure, and resolve transportation challenges. This position provides operational support to assist the Supervisor and team in the management of customer transportation orders using Penske’s Transportation Management System (TMS).
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Subject Matter Expert on account business rules, and Standard Operating Procedures. Train the team and update SOPs periodically.
• Support Supervisor on process management activities and customer communication.
• Act as first/second level escalation for customer inquiries.
• Help cover DPP calls (Ford Supplier Constraint Calls) and communicate plant needs. Participate in supplier coverage plans.
• Facilitate and lead Carrier & Supplier compliance issues.
• Use discretion and independent judgment to answer customer requests and propose solutions.
• Develop and assist with presenting customer analytics, key trends, and solution proposals during customer QBR’s.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 1-3 years inventory/auditing/transportation experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Some college, preferred
• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts
• Strong problem solving, and time management skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and multitask
• Ability to follows process and standard procedures
• Experience analyzing large sets of data
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required
• Ability to prioritize tasks & work in a fast-paced environment. Problem solver, Team Player, Sense of urgency, attention to detail.
• 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.
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit
Penske Logistics to learn more.
