Business Analyst Jobs in Michigan

Job Title: Analyst / Sr. Analyst Transportation Operations Company: Location: Auburn Hills, MI Description: Basic Purpose of Job: The Analyst / Senior Analyst Transportation Operations acts as the primary interface with ShipCarsNow customers and carriers. The Analyst/Sr. Analyst books auto transportation orders and tenders shipments to rail and truck haulers on behalf of customers; and proactively monitors vehicle shipments to ensure carrier compliance to delivery commitments. This position is in the ShipCarsNow Operations group, reporting to the Director of Transportation Operations. The position will be filled as an Analyst or Sr. Analyst depending on the skill level of the successful applicant. About ShipCarsNow ShipCarsNow is a subsidiary of Insight Network Logistics and part of the Union Pacific Corporation. Formed in 2006, ShipCarsNow was created to provide the used car industry with affordable multimodal auto shipping services. The company brings nationwide transportation resources and technology to the auto remarketing industry as a natural extension of Insight?s logistics and transportation operations for new car distribution. ShipCarsNow.com provides used car shippers (e.g. auto manufacturers, auto auctions, dealers, finance companies, fleet operators, etc.) with a fast and easy way to book affordable vehicle transportation online. Accountabilities: Transportation Management of Vehicle Shipments: - Transportation management includes shipment booking; load building/shipment consolidation; shipment routing and billing; communication with carriers; shipment event collection and management; exception management; and reporting. - Actively manage vehicle shipments to ensure customer satisfaction and protect delivery standards. Customer Service: - At all times project a professional, courteous, and knowledgeable image to customers, prospective customers and service providers. - Provide proactive customer service and communication of shipment status to both external and internal customers . Resolve customer issues timely and effectively. - Model and promote constructive, positive relationships with service providers and trading partners. Continuously Improve ShipCarsNow?s Operations Performance: - Identify root causes of shipment delays and recommend opportunities for improvement in ShipCarsNow?s technology, processes, network design and operations. - Challenge inefficiencies or waste and identify opportunities to reduce delivery expense or apply technology more effectively to eliminate costly mistakes.

Job Title: Regional Logistics Analyst Company: Textron Location: Troy, MI Description: Regional Logistics AnalystRequisition ID 29411Business KautexFull/Part Time Full-timeLocation Troy MICountry USRelocation Not AvailableDescription Job Summary:As Kautex continues this journey of LEAN while continuing to execute a Globalization Strategy, "Materials Excellence" becomes a key catalyst to eliminating waste while increasing speed in our business. This will increase our performance while reducing business cost. At the same time improve customer on time performance, thus increasing customer satisfaction. In this role, you will be accountable for the following:* Assist in the development of a Regional Logistics and Warehousing Strategy that is aligned with the Textron/Kautex Global Strategy and supports BU (Plants) Operational Strategies.* Communicate/Educate/and Execute the above strategy while also actively managing plant specific issues and concerns with respect to day-to-day execution.* Responsible for evaluating transportation and warehousing activities. Identifying potential opportunities for bottom line improvement to material flow and to cost.* Manage and trouble shoot metrics as it pertains to performance and spend.* Drive Plan for Every Part database and process implementation and execution in the region as it supports Logistics and Warehousing* Support Strategic Logistics (PMR) with costs, bids, packaging, import and export information.Responsibilities:* Lead the development of Regional Logistics Strategy and Network design.* Develop and communicate Regional Warehousing direction that is in alignment with TXT and Kautex Global strategy and comprehends current level of maturity.* Develop and drive implementation of Logistics elements in PFEP Database.* Coach and teach all facilities to understand total cost elements and associated risks implications.* Identify and evaluate potential opportunities for improvement with respect to logistics network (mode of transport, frequency, contracts/partnerships, etc.) and warehousing.* Drive Plan for Every Part (logistics elements) Implementation, Execution, and Adherence being achieved by each facility and the region.* Support Kautex quoting processes (SLOG/PLOG) with necessary data on Logistic, Warehousing and Import and Export.* Communicate and connect with Textron Logistics to ensure growth and development of Logistics processes and network.* Drive Kautex understanding and needs during bids, negotiations, and implementation of carriers and warehouse contracts.* Support site issues/concerns with respect to overall transportation operation.* Identify packaging opportunities that fit with site plan and global strategy.* Identify warehousing improvements opportunities/optimization and activities that are in alignment with Plant/Regional/Global (and even TXT) strategy.* Evaluate, plan, and execute changes in distribution operations that meet operational and Kautex strategy.Education:Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or Materials Management or related field.Professional Requirements:* 5 years experience in Logistics* Strong Negotiation skills and the ability to influence others* Understanding of Sales and Operations Planning* Project Management skills/experience* Root cause problem solving skills* Understanding of Import/Export Compliance * Familiarity with HTS code preferredAdditional Information:* FLSA Status: Exempt* Direct Reports - 0* Travel Requirements: 10%Textron is an Equal Opportunity EmployerFor positions in U.S. locations only: Textron (and its subsidiaries) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job Title: Logistics Analyst (Auto) Company: Ryder Location: Auburn Hills, MI Description: The Logistics Analyst is responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous improvement tools to design Supply Chain Solutions in current and future operations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation or related field or 8 (eight) years equivalent work experienceIntermediate level skills with MS Word such as including styles, mail merge, tabs, tables, columns and breaks, graphics, fields, headers and footers, working with margins, page orientation, and spelling/grammar. Intermediate level skills with MS Excel such as freezing/unfreezing panes, hiding/un-hiding data, setting print titles & page breaks, linking workbooks, creating external links, re-directing links, customizing toolbars & menus, protecting a worksheet, filtering options, and chart formatting options Additional Requirements: Candidate must also possess strong customer service, analytical skills to include: - Good communication skills- Ability to work effectively in a team environment- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision- Previous Automotive experience a plus Responsibilities: Collects data and performs statistical analysisMaps and documents processesConducts transportation analysisParticipates in continuous improvement projectsWorks with other team members to develop alternative solutionsUses Lean Six Sigma tools (5s and 5whys)Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.