Lulu Press, Inc Hiring for Logistics Analyst (NC, US) at Remote Full Time

Lulu Press is dedicated to making the world a better place, one book at a time through sustainable practices, innovative print-on-demand products, and a commitment to excellent service. We use cutting edge technology to produce high quality eBooks and print-on-demand products via sustainable sourcing and environmentally conscious manufacturing practices.

Our employees are committed to making our communities and the world a better place by providing unrivaled customer service to one author, one idea, one book at a time. It’s part of our story. What’s yours?

Logistics Analyst

Lulu Press is looking for an experienced Logistics Analyst to join our Fulfillment Team. This role is an integral part of your team, as you will ensure our logistics operations function runs effectively and efficiently.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with internal departments, such as Operations, Finance, and Product, to create effective business strategies, so teamwork skills are important. You should also have experience in project management, as well as great leadership and communication ability.

In this position, you will be responsible for monitoring and improving all logistics related functions, including participating in carrier selections, negotiating rates, researching shipping methods, assessing packaging, reconciling carrier invoices and determining ideal origin to destination order routing by region and supplier.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail in order to oversee daily operations and logistics stakeholders. In addition to having excellent organizational skills, you should also possess in-depth knowledge of logistics on a global scale. If you meet these criteria and also possess a strategic, analytical mind, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise logistics functions internally, and at each of our shipping facilities, to ensure carriers and fulfillment partners are meeting our requirements
• Foster and strengthen collaborative relationships with our carriers to ensure a high-level of service.
• Research ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers for both domestic and international.
• Participate in carrier selection RFPs, Service level agreements/contracts, and assists in carrier negotiations.
• Analyze carrier cost and transit times in order to identify opportunities for improvement, productivity, trends and/or to enable decision making.
• Create s, KPIs and analyze data to monitor domestic and international transportation carrier performance and identify trends and challenges.
• Work with Finance to monitor costs and reconciles carrier invoices
• Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes(eg. Returns, Packaging, Freight quotes, etc..)
• Work with Customer Support and Fulfillment partners to resolve and or coordinate a response to any logistics issues or complaints

Requirements / Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain, or relevant field (preferred, not required)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role (required)
• Microsoft Office proficiency, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills (required)
• Experience with Google Big Query, Postgresql or other SQL (preferred)
• Experience working with Business Intelligence platforms: Google Looker, Metabase, Tableau, QLIK, Power BI or similar technology (preferred)
• Experience in reconciling carrier invoices to carrier service agreements/contracts (preferred)
• Exposure to RFP creation and carrier service agreements/contract negotiations (preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at all levels of the organization (required)

• Solid understanding of logistics and carrier capabilities both in the US and Internationally (required)
• Strong business acumen in gathering data and analytical skills (required)
• This position is eligible as hybrid / remote within the state of NC.

Lulu Press offers a comprehensive benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, FSA / HSA accounts, voluntary benefit options, and unlimited PTO. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on their first day of employment. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) retirement plan and company match.

Lulu Press is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in our workplace. We embrace the differences that make us unique individuals by welcoming the variety of perspectives our employees bring to the table.. We know these perspectives can bring us together to solve problems and drive innovation.

Lulu Press is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, physical ability, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, political beliefs, and other characteristics protected by federal / state / and local laws.

Please note: We are only able to consider candidates that live (or plan to live) in the state of North Carolina (US). Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S., as we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Learn more About Us here: https://www.lulu.com/about-us

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