Logistics Analyst at Republic Services

Peosta, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Logistics, Waste ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapid changes

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all required safety policies and procedures
Analyze daily route information and implement changes to daily routing to ensure efficient, proactive, and immediate improvements to route standardization, efficiency, and accuracy using the internal routing platform
Use routing system visibility and flexibility to analyze and respond to same day changes or next day planning for the service needs of customers to ensure on-route efficiencies and improve route design by identifying patterns and improvement areas
Ensure all routes are closed on time by verifying the data for accuracy and making the close route process durable
Quickly and proactively evaluate and resolve problems that may arise while trucks and drivers are in transit
Proactively manage driver safety and security of Company assets and provide direction to drivers
Collect, interpret, and analyze various types of logistics data including inventory, asset reliability, and other route data to make decisions that increase overall routing accuracy
Be in constant communication with drivers to evaluate route progress and make sure they have all necessary information
Evaluate and escalate driver performance issues or concerns for resolution
Understand route sequencing to drive efficiency
Respond to missed pickups and service commitments by scheduling customers accordingly
Evaluate and educate drivers regarding missed pickups and develop strategies to avoid any future missed pickup failures
Create routes with maximized capacity and review loads per driver per day goals to maximize profitability
Monitor daily routing activities and resolve issues to ensure pickup and delivery is on time
Evaluate and assess need for swing routes and verify all swing opportunities have been identified
Analyze trends in swing percentage to identify improvement opportunities
Ability to expect the unexpected and monitor and adjust today and tomorrow’s plans throughout the day
Understand daily disposal plans to help identify optimal disposal sites for each load to hold drivers accountable to adhering to the assigned disposal sites
Meet to discuss disposal plans and recommendations with the Operations Manager and make updates if any intercompany or 3rd party changes occur
Determine if service requests can be pulled forward to drive efficiency while also providing the best experience for customers
Courteously interact with customers, as required
Analyze and prioritize the promises that we make to customers to ensure that these customers are serviced, and our promises are kept
Update Call Center communication daily and perform continual assessments and communications to reduce missed pickups and improve the communication channel between the division and the customers
Evaluate route issues that may cause delays and utilize the tools available to communicate to the impacted customers
Continually review routing media to process service exceptions/general messages/extra services information in order to meet the customer’s needs
Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction by adhering to and executing universal service commitments
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

route optimizationlogistics analysisrouting softwaredata analysisdriver managementsafety complianceroute sequencinginventory managementasset reliabilitycustomer service

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time position.

Is remote work available for the Logistics Analyst role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are needed for the Logistics Analyst position?

Key skills include analyzing route information using internal routing platforms, proactive problem-solving for in-transit issues, data analysis for logistics metrics like inventory and asset reliability, constant communication with drivers, and understanding route sequencing for efficiency.

What is the company culture like for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for the Logistics Analyst role?

Strong candidates demonstrate proactive problem-solving, strong analytical skills with routing and logistics data, effective communication with drivers, and a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer experience.