LOGISTICS ANALYST I

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Distribution & Logistics Teams manage the efficient flow of goods, services and information between point of origin through customer placement in order to meet customer requirements or internal business objectives. They create integrated processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing and logistics, and outside suppliers. They also focus resources on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various production processes, and establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting to measure actual performance against goals on a regular basis.

What your background should look like:

1    Position Specific Characteristics
Segment    Corporate    Business Unit    CORP
GJF Job Title     Logistics Analyst      

Typical Range of Direct Reports             
2    Job Scope 
Main Target Summary    Providing daily operational support on FAP & MIS reports.
Tasks Summary & Responsibilities (please enclose organizational charts on last page)
    Process freight invoices for payment. Investigating and resolving freight invoices that are on hold for review. 
    Ensure transportation carriers are paid within established payment terms.
    Audit rates and freight invoices for accuracy.  Ensure systems are updated with missing and incorrect information. 
    Interface with transportation providers and TE Transportation Associates to resolve invoice discrepancies and communicate payment details.
    Run and distribute reports as required. Need to be MIS report savvy with understanding of all latest tools.
    Support all financial audit request related to internal and external audit of freight payments. 
    Ensure to monitor & work on open accruals & thereby ensuring aging between accruals vs invoice postings is kept to 30days or less.
    Drive, monitor & track the hard copies against the transaction entries in SAP with an objective to ensure on-time payment.
    Involve in VAS handling validation & be primary face of contact for carriers. Proactively drive & address all open issues/queries in an organized manner.
    Initiate & drive process improvements by standardizing & defining the process.
    Work in testing and give feedback.
    Support on Project related queries & be backup to project team member.
3    Requirements for a typical Job Holder / Applicant (not the actual incumbent at TE)
Educational Degree    
    Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or Finance related 
Professional Experience         (in what processes and function)    
    0-3 years relevant experience in logistics or accounting related activities in product/manufacturing/ Shared Services. 
    Knowledge of accounts payable functions and procedures.
    Expertise on advanced excel & other Microsoft tools.
Special Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills    
    Familiarity with electronic invoicing.
    Prior experience with transportation / logistics software a plus
    Strong Documenting knowledge backed up with analytical skills.
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Language requirement: English

Competencies