Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

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Location: Lakeland, FL

Position Description

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is seeking an Analyst, Business Solutions at our Lakeland, FL location.  This position will be a part of a team supporting the business for key operations throughout the network.  This person will analyze key operations throughout the network by running reports on KPIs, P&L statements, wages, real estate and other operating reports.  This person will then present findings to key operations personnel, so data driven decisions can be made.

Responsibilities

• Is or becomes knowledgeable about third party logistics and/or warehouse and transportation operations
• Conducts or assists with financial/pricing analysis
• Compare historical pricing elements with original pricing and cost models
• Support periodic business reviews by preparing executive summaries for operational presentations
• Works with Softeon, Infor, TruckMate and Mercury Gate Systems and MicroStrategy, Data Bricks, and/or other Business Intelligence tools to analyze data
• Collaborate with continuous improvement, operations, and engineering regarding performance variances
• Recognize critical issues and prioritize time and task accordingly
• Proactively resolves issues or seek solutions from team members
• Assists with cost model updates
• Continually improves knowledge of Saddle Creek’s transportation and distribution models to improve your ability to analyze operations
• Create ad hoc reports as needed
• Provide other support as needed by manager

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or Business Analytics preferred
• 3-5 years of experience related to data analysis and reporting; Logistics experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of warehouse operations and/ or 3rd party logistics preferred
• Strong analytical skills with a consistent proclivity to accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and expertise in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and contracts
• Must be able to work autonomously
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills; must be able to multi-task, problem solve, prioritize and work under pressure
• Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) and present information to senior management, clients, and vendors; ability to influence others
• Must be able to travel (5% of the time)

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Benefits:

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement

• Annual bonus eligibility

• 401(k) match

• Vacation and holiday pay

• Employee assistance and identity theft protection

• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions

• Tuition reimbursement for further education

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.