Senior Logistics Analyst

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a highly motivated and creative Senior Logistics Analyst for our Pilgrim’s Transportation team that is based at our Corporate o ffice in Greeley, Colorado.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain SQL/access databases containing pre-processed/unprocessed data from various sources to meet the needs of the business

• Generate reports/analytics/insights using internal and external tabular data on freight costs and service

• Automation of current spreadsheet-based reporting processes and ability to develop new tools/reports on the fly that provide solutions and visibility to transportation challenges

• Respond timely to ad-hoc report requests from shipping, sales, and accounting

• Assist management in freight planning, shipment consolidation, rate negotiations, cost and service optimization, and grading trucking carriers

• Assist in preparing yearly freight budgets and analyzing performance against the projected costs

• Dissect and analyze freight data to identify areas of opportunity and corrective actions

• Consistent focus on process improvement and increasing efficiency

• Assist the company in analyzing CHEP Pallet variance and reconciliation with missed pallet reporting

• Collaborate with management to provide reporting and analysis on other areas as needed

• Other duties as assigned

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation/Supply Chain, Business Administration, AG Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel—Power Query/M Language, Pivot Tables, and Excel Formulas/Functions are required

• Skills with SQL, Excel VBA, and Microsoft Access

• Skills in data visualization tools such as Qlik Sense and Power BI are desirable

• Experience with SAP/S4Hana TMS, or similar transportation software, and/or industry experience is highly desirable

• Experience with programming tools such as Python and R studio is preferred

• Ability to lead a project from scratch, assist team members in knowledge sharing, and present findings/output in a non-technical manner

• Acute attention to details

• Strong ability to use logic and math and excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to be flexible, working in both team and independent settings, and mindset of taking ownership

• Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to generate a simple solution to a complex problem

• Excellent communication skills/ability to explain intricate problems in a simple way and offer creative solutions

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment

• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations . Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

  The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits :

• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;

• Paid Time Off : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;

• 401(k) : company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;

• Base salary range of $80,000-$90,000 ; and

• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

  For individuals assigned and /or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

  This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

  The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

  About u s: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

  Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the be s t products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

  Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincer ity

  EOE/ Vet s /Disab ility