Job Description
Your Opportunity as an Analyst, Indirect Procurement - Logistics
Support total category plans and execution for over $300M in annual logistics expenditures. Collaborate with and support the Logistics and Distribution teams to effectively execute key workstreams related to the sourcing and management of transportation, warehousing, and other relevant logistics categories.
Location: Orrville, OH
Work Arrangements: Hybrid
In this role you will:
Identify, assess, and onboard prospective suppliers that align with strategies supporting key logistics functions
Support internal logistics stakeholders with ongoing industry analysis, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation techniques
Serve as technical expert for procurement software supporting all formal sourcing activities
Collaborate with internal reporting and analytics teams to streamline activities related to the effective sourcing of logistics categories
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business or related field
1+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Procurement
Intermediate or advanced experience with Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, v-lookups, macros)
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Strong negotiation skillset
Analytical Thinking- The ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information in a logical, systematic, sequential approach
Written & Oral Communication- The ability to effectively express oneself in speech and via written word across international working groups
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, including cross-functional groups
Experience with specialized equipment transportation is a plus
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The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
