Logistics Analyst Jobs in Texas

Job Title: Staff IT Business Analyst for Supply Chain Company: Advanced Micro Devices Location: Austin, TX Description: | JavaScript Warning! Your browser must be configured to support JavaScript before you can apply. Once you have properly configured your browser please try again. The form below WILL NOT submit until JavaScript is enabled. Requisition Number: 10052 Posting Date: 15/Mar/10 Area of Interest: Information Technology Job Title: Staff IT Business Analyst for Supply Chain Intern/Coop/Student Term: City/Town: Austin State/ Province/ Region: Texas Country: United States Job Description: IT Solutions Architect with focus on Supply Chain Data Infrastructure The IT Solution Architect (SA) will be responsible for ensuring the data infrastructure roadmap of key Global Operations & Supply Chain improvement initiatives aligns with the core goals and strategic priorities of the company. Reporting to the IT Supply Chain Management Director, the architect will interact directly with leaders in the business and play an instrumental role in defining and executing a multi-year transformational roadmap. The SA needs to be a strong leader; in addition to driving the business data architecture for the function he/she will play a leadership role in driving solutions, including coaching and mentoring analysts in IT and the Business on defining and managing business requirements. The SA will also work closely with Data Warehouse COE to translate supply chain data solutions into technical solutions where appropriate. The position requires a broad range of skills and the ability to step in to different roles depending on the size and scope of an engagement. A systems implementation and Data Warehouse/Data Mart background and general consulting skills will be very helpful. 10+ years of experience with solutions development and business process optimization required; functional knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing very beneficial. Bachelors Degree or equivalent required, Masters Degree preferred. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES •Collaborates with the business unit to define and prioritize the elements of the data architecture roadmap •Documents the baseline data architecture (processes, strategies, functions, business systems, data structures) •Analyzes processes and data structures and identifies areas of improvements •Develops the target business data architecture (including the product and/or service strategy for a given functional demand area) •Evaluates proposed systems or processes for integration into existing strategy, systems, and processes. •Describes how the end-to-end business process will work, including sequencing and ownership of tasks. •Identifies the handoffs between actors. •Identifies the data flows between tasks. •Identifies which functions will be automated and which ones will be manual. •Provides solution assurance throughout the lifecycle of an improvement initiative. REQUIRED SKILLS •Ability to analyze and solve complex business problems using rigorous logic and leveraging best practice methodologies •Ability to asses process effectiveness and maturity; how to establish measurements and benchmark •Understanding of where and how the most value can be achieved leveraging technology across functions •Ability to build a comprehensive business case including best practices for estimation of effort and benefit •Ability to introduce thought leadership to business partners; to overcome change resistance through a compelling case for the highest value solution (the “right” rather than the “easy” answer). •Ability to develop multi-phase solutions with achievable milestones and comprehension of cross-functional interdependencies •Comprehensive knowledge of the system development lifecycle: requirements/process analysis, conceptual and detailed design, development/configuration, testing, training, change management, support DESIRED SKILLS •Project/Program Management Experience No relocation is available for this position. At AMD, we are committed to equal employment opportunity. AMD does not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. Our supplier base is restricted to specified hiring needs. Therefore, any resume received from an unapproved supplier will be considered unsolicited, and AMD will not be obligated to pay a referral or placement fee.

Job Title: Logistics Analyst III Demand Planning Company: Lennox International Location: Richardson, TX Description: Innovate your career. When you choose Lennox International, you know you're getting the best.That is why when you work at Lennox International, you know you are among the best.As a leading innovator of home and commercial, heating, cooling, refrigeration, air-quality, and related services, Lennox International is committed to helping our people innovate our products and their careers. Join over 14,000 employees worldwide who build our heritage of integrity and innovation. At Lennox International, we make your home, your businesses, and your work, a better place. Overall Responsibilities: This position is responsible for developing and maintaining the supply chain inventory plan for parts & supplies, approximately 40% of on-hand inventory for the $1.2B residential business. In addition, this position will play a key role in implementing a new Inventory Management System for parts & supplies. The role of the Supply Chain Demand Planner is to accurately forecast demand to drive Supply Chain Management activities throughout the organization. This position is responsible to analyze volume variability in order to facilitate improving the overall demand forecast. The Planner position is also responsible for developing and maintaining a demand forecast for service Parts, segmentation, classification of Parts to assist in inventory management, and the development of safety stock levels to support Lennox’s service level objectives. This position will also work with sales associates to incorporate guidance into the demand forecast. In addition, this position is responsible for identifying planning system and process improvements and for conducting ad hoc inventory management analysis. Primary performance metrics for this role are inventory turns, fill rate, and forecast accuracy. Other essential duties include, but are not limited to: · Evaluate current demand forecast methodology used to drive Supply Chain planning. Review forecast metrics and determines best method to improve forecast accuracy. · Ensure forecast policies and procedures are executed. · Analyze impact of stocking policies; focus on exceptions. · Review inventory management forecast and service level. Assess and implement trade off recommendations as appropriate.Evaluate the impact of promotional activities, new product distribution and seasonality on volume fluctuations. · Review Inventory Plan and objectives. · Work with sales team to incorporate market guidance into the demand forecast · Determine stocking levels and methodology, initial and on-going, for new and existing retail branch locations · Analyze impact of obsolescence and scrap policies. · Implement Inventory Plan policies and objectives. · Ensure statistical forecasts are generated on a regular basis. · Maintain, analyze, fine tune, and review the necessary parameters in the inventory planning system. · Ensure forecast history and previous demand data is clear and accounted for. · Monitor accuracy reports and respond to out-of-tolerance forecast & inventory conditions. · Implement stocking policy (stocking and de-stocking) · Monitor lead time in the planning and production cycle and identify issues as required. Requirements Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent Minimum of 5 years of inventory planning APICS classes or certification Experience setting stocking levels based on statistical forecasting tools Must also have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities: Use of SAP R3 and APO Knowledge of inventory optimization systems, Tools Group a plus Strong analytical capabilities Advanced use of MS Access and MS Excel Leadership Traits Has a team orientation Logical and creative thinker Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and is capable of “ doing the analysis” Teaches competency to the team Has strong facilitation skills

Job Title: Logistics Analyst - Fort Worth - High Growth Potential Company: Robert Half Finance & Acct. Location: Fort Worth, TX Description: Lead Logistics Analyst needed for large corporation in Fort Worth. The Logistics Analyst will report directly to a Project Management Office. Job duties include: - Supervise a team responsible for process improvement and materiel management - Insure that interface with logistics personnel in the field are synchronized and required information is reported to the PMO - Report developed metrics supporting the supply chain processes. Manages process from receipt of requirement to materiel delivery - Analyze situations accurately and recommend effective courses of action - Other duties as required The position requires the following: - Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, PC skills, etc) - Excellent knowledge of logistics, supply principles and supply chain management - Ability to work nights and/or weekends if necessary - Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in a related field such as Business Management or Logistics Management. APICS Certification as CPIM, ERP or CSCP is a plus - Proven experience in Supply Chain Management with a background in Property Management, Material Management, Logistics Management or DoD supply at the analyst level. Founded in 1948, Robert Half Finance & Accounting is the world’s first and largest specialized financial recruitment service. We specialize in placing experienced professionals in all areas of accounting, finance, credit and collections, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and taxation. For more than 60 years, we have developed lasting relationships with the industry-leading companies we serve, which gives us access to the best career opportunities for our candidates. Our parent company, Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI), was the first company in the staffing industry to be added to the S&P 500. We are consistently named to FORTUNE® magazine’s "World’s Most Admired Companies" list and the Forbes Platinum List, and were recently added to The Forbes Global 2000 listing of the world’s largest companies. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST Company: Location: Houston, TX Description: Supply Chain AnalystGoodman Global, Inc.We are Houston-based; Goodman Global, Inc. (NYSE: GGL) is the second-largest domestic unit manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning products for residential and light-commercial use. Goodman's products are predominantly marketed under the Goodman®, Amana® and Quietflex® brand names, and are sold through company-operated and independent distribution networks with more than 700 total distribution points throughout North America. For more information about Goodman, visit www.goodmanglobal.com.Responsibilities:- Develop workflow to manage cost reduction process- Determine parts/components required for manufacturing new products and coordinate engineering changes- Set up KANBAN and JIT with suppliers- Develop Key Performance Indicator Reports to reduce ?Excess Inventory Received Parts? and to monitor ?Delivery on Time?- Support sourcing managers/buyer for analysis of Purchase Price Variance (PPV) data for budget review- Process, distribute and file Cost Change Notices- Develop advance Ship Plans- Assist with receiving issues reconciliation- Perform ad hoc projects as requested by any purchasing team member- Team participation in meetings- Qualifications/Requirements/Compensation:- Good verbal and written communication skills- Excellent Excel/Word skills for spreadsheets, graphs, reports, etc.- Excellent understanding of MAPICS preferred, or excellent understanding of MRP from use of other systems and able to learn MAPICS- Bachelor?s Degree preferred as a requirement for advancement in Supply Chain Optimization- APICS certification preferred- Three years experience in Purchasing or Materials fieldC click on the apply link below to apply to this job.

Job Title: Supply Chain Analyst Company: Strategic Careers Location: Houston, TX Description: Our client is currently seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to report, maintain, and analyze data in the software systems and system interfaces that relate to supply chain.Responsibilities: Participate in the planning and implementation of system enhancements and program changes. Maintain procurement related master data. Monitor interfaces between the field and suppliers with the global procurement system. Provide on-going user support and training. Maintain web-related tools for internal and field applications. Prepare and issue ad-hoc reports for local and field personnel. Prepare and issue specific daily, weekly, and monthly management reports. Assist in providing supporting documentation and reports for internal and external auditors. Understand Global Supply Chain department’s key controls to ensure the department is compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley.Requirements: 2 years experience with relational database structures and strong analytical skills are required. Exposure to complex ERP Systems is a must. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access is a must. B.S. in Computer Science is a must.At Strategic Careers® and Strategic IT Services, we specialize in placing Information Technology, Sales, Marketing and Bio-IT Professionals and Executives. Our services include contract and permanent staffing solutions.“The Right People, in the Right Job, Right Now”

Job Title: Analyst, Supply Chain Company: Hess Corporation Location: Houston, TX Description: Sourcing / Contracting Analyst position supporting Drilling and Completion activities.Responsibilities include supporting the GSC Drilling Completions Team through effective Sourcing and Contracting. The successful candidate will have strong sourcing contracting skills and will be expected to work in a Team atmosphere supporting a variety of Geographic Account areas while working with limited supervision and will need to plan for and manage his/her daily activities and moderately complex projects/issues. Successful candidate will be expected to apply existing technology, procedures, principles, and analytical rules to routine assignments. The Analyst will work closely with business partners to define business needs, conduct necessary analysis, devise and present appropriate approaches and solutions, and ensure the timely delivery of high quality services.The Analyst will support specific projects/initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency of GSC and actively cultivate strong relationships with contractors and suppliers.ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide sourcing and contracting support for Drilling Completion activitiesWork with business partners to understand business needs/ requirements and define GSC services needed to address these needs/requirementsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with business partners, keeping them fully informed of changes to specification/terms of service with a particular supplier/contractorDevelop working relationships that motivate suppliers/contractors to deliver required level of service and to facilitate the speedy and effective resolution of issues, as neededApply industry knowledge and use available tools to offer alternative approaches/solutions where other fit for purpose options do not existIn the case of tendering, evaluate proposals with business partner to identify the best solution instead of the ideal technical solution or lowest price, and draft proposals to GSC and Business Partner managementPlan and schedule work activities, within prescribed parametersComplete Lean training and promote innovation and continual process improvement throughout GSCRobust understanding of financial indicators and ability to perform sound economic analysis (e.g., ROI, cash flow analysis, lease vs. buy, micro economics)

Job Title: Logistics Analyst Job Company: Booz Allen Location: San Antonio, TX Description: Logistics Analyst Job Logistics Analyst-01084164DescriptionKey Role:Develop and implement logistics plans that may affect the production, distribution, and inventory of finished products to enhance product flow. Provide analytical support for the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control. Conduct distribution and network studies, monitor inventory, and analyze requirements to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates. Maintain appropriate records, prepare reports, and coordinate logistics activities with internal and external customers. Apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments. Work with minimal supervision, confer with superiors on unusual matters, and work with entry or intermediate level personnel. Perform assignments that are broad in nature and require originality and ingenuity.QualificationsBasic Qualifications:-5 years of experience with DoD logistics programs-Ability to obtain a security clearance-BA or BS degree in Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, or Supply Chain ManagementAdditional Qualifications:-Experience with asset management-Experience with logistics management and supply services-Knowledge of government supply chain management-Ability to multi-task and manage several projects at a time-Ability to display cognitive skills for staff coordination and product development-Possession of excellent oral and written communication skillsClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Integrating the full range of consulting capabilities, Booz Allen is the one firm that helps clients solve their toughest problems, working by their side to help them achieve their missions. Booz Allen is committed to delivering results that endure.We are proud of our diverse environment, EOE, M/F/D/V.JobLogisticsPrimary LocationUnited States-Texas-San Antonio

Job Title: Transformation - Supply Chain Analyst Job Company: Pepsi Location: Plano, TX Description: No relocation available. This position will support the design, build and imlemnetation of the future SAP Supply Chain footprint for FLNA under the PepsiCo Enterprise initiative. The objective is to accurately portray the business requirements and design in the enterprise solution. This position will focus on Pricing, Order Management, Inventory Management or distribution. Job Qualifications Competencies/Behaviors:-Strong Communication, Facilitation and Training skills surrounding implementation of the solution during deployment of ERP solution,. -Provide business analysis expertise, technical knowledge and understanding of ERP solutions, and Supply Chain knowledge to the Project One Up Team. -Clearly articulate the Supply Chain Team's position on integration and change management issues to the appropriate Business Process Owners, senior PepsiCo leadership and other Project One Up teams.-Develop position papers to identify gaps and recommendations-Strong interpersonal and influence management skills at all levels of the organization (shop floor to senior Supply Chain leadership). -Strong evidence of effective business partnering to deliver against a complex agenda. -Effective project management skills to be applied against complex and sometime ambiguous business agendas.-Ability to apply strategic focus to the resolution of functional, integration, and change management issues.-Strong facilitation, analytical, change management, and negotiation skills.-Drives for resultRequirements: Minimum requirements/Key Responsibilities:-A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain and SAP skills. Prefer SAP SD skills-College degree in a rigorous discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Management)-Project management skills a plus-Microsoft Office skills-Assist PepsiCo field business teams with change management activites in support of ERP solution deployment.-Complete business process reengineering toward a common PepsiCo process.-Conduct and participate in business process design workshops.-Complete business scenario development to accurately reflect future state business activities in support of common PepsiCo Supply chain processes-Complete functional designs in support of business process development.- Experience in SAP ECC related workflow development experience. Proven results in implementing workflow solutions to support material, customer, vendor, financial, and related master data requirements. Fully understand data, systems, and business processes within multiple functional areas. Begin developing an understanding of business processes, and use of data attributes in Legacy and SAP systems, including developing an understanding of interactions between Legacy, downstream, and SAP systems.-Work with supply chain team members to complete system configuration and unit testing of process designs in development envirnoment and transfer set-up to production environment-Work with technical team to identify best design for extraction, conversion and/or set-up of system data set to meet business process design requirements-Work with other functional teams to complete full system test of business scenarios and integrated business scenarios-Provide input to readiness and training team to identify target training audience and develop required training documentation essfully deploy ERP solution-Ensure that the supply chain team meets all OneUp timelines and that all work products meets the standards and requirements of the project management office-Interface with other ERP teams, business process owners, senior PepsiCo business leadership, and PBSG leadership-Work with team lead to set team priorities-Operate across PepsiCo North America divisions and the other OneUp teams to deliver the Business Process Transformation Enterprise vision. Nearest Major Market: Plano Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas Job Category: Engineering, Engineer, Management, Change Management, Operations, Project Manager, Supply Chain, Technology, Business Analyst, SAP, ERP

Job Title: Logistics Analyst Company: L3 Communications Location: Amarillo, TX Description: L-3 seeks an experienced analyst to support a Naval Aviation Systems Command program office as they produce and deliver Navy and Marine aircraft at a contractor plant. The successful candidate will have at least two years experience tracking parts, managing inventories and reporting deficiencies using automated data bases and tracking systems. The person must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidate must be able to perform or demonstrate the ability to be trained in use of MS Excel and other standard office automation tools to prepare reports. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply on line at http://www.L-3Com.com EOE M/F/V/D

Job Title: LOGISTICS ANALYST, LEAD Job Company: CACI International, Inc. Location: San Antonio, TX Description: LOGISTICS ANALYST, LEAD Job LOGISTICS ANALYST, LEAD (44121)LogisticsUSA-TX-San AntonioSecurity Clearance: TS/SCI with Fullscope PolyClearance Status: Must be ObtainableSchedule: Full TimeShift: NoneType of Travel: NonePercent of Travel Required: NoneDescriptionThis job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.POSITION SUMMARY:As a team lead, coordinates the work of a group of logistics analysts who provide management, customers, and subcontractors with basic logistics technology and information that ensures effective and economical support for material, service, equipment and systems.RESPONSIBILITIES:Determines support requirements including facilities, personnel, safety, and maintenance. Directs and coordinates program activities designed to ensure effective and efficient economic support. Analyzes and evaluates design concepts to determine if concepts satisfy support requirements. Anticipates logistics problems related to operational area and environmental and human factors. Determines contingency requirements and solutions. May design and conduct research or technical studies to support logistic functions. Provides creative leadership from knowledge of industry best practices and most current developments in logistics. Determines logistic support sequences and time phasing, problems arising from location of operational area, and other factors, such as environmental and human factors affecting personnel. Participates in planning and policy development issues. Provides regular reporting to senior management on logistics issues. Participates in the creation of procedures and communication material that document logistic practices. Provides leadership for less experienced staff.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Typically requires a bachelors degree (in Logistics Management or related field) or equivalent, and seven to nine years of related experience.Security Clearance:Must be able to obtain TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph security clearance.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Normal demands associated with an office environment. Ability to work on computer for long periods and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face to face. Some travel may be required.