Sr. Analyst, Transportation & Logistics Applications

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your role at Vantive

In this role, you will be supporting Americas Fulfillment function. This position requires collaboration with IT, planning, deployment, distribution and transportation functions.

What you will bring

As a Sr. Analyst - Transportation & Logistics Applications, you will work on aligning the logistics systems with business requirements. This would require independently completing fact-based data analysis, deducing application parameter values, seeking alignment from functional leads, setting up and updating logistics application parameters on an ongoing basis.

• Develop parameters settings and required set-ups within the logistics module of Enterprise Resource Planning (JD Edwards), Transportation Management System (Blue Yonder) and Planning System (Kinaxis Rapid Response).

• Maintain core data within the TMS, ERP and Planning Systems, including but not limited to carriers, routes, rates and shipment parameters.

• Evaluate and understand the cost and service implications of parameter setting within the logistics applications. Perform scenario analysis to derive the optimal settings.

• Participate in and contribute to new projects in developing tools and capabilities to support a data driven decision making approach within our fulfillment function.

• Assist with the build-out of internal SOPs related to systems and support our overall supply chain strategy. Assist core teams in the management of program/project requirements, scope, activities, and achievements related to supply chain.

• Collaborate internally with data analytics and freight audit teams to streamline workflow. Collaborate with extended teams (Planning, Customer Service, Warehousing) and other stakeholders as needed.

• Continuously learn and establish as a subject matter expert and help business functional team members to understand the systems and help in developing data/tools for tactical decision-making process.

• Ability to complete 'what-if' analysis to help guide management in strategic decision making and answer complex supply chain questions.

• Build and validate network models, optimize scenarios, and assist in analysis of output to answer complex supply chain questions.

• Update and maintain models in Microsoft Office Products, and scenario-based planning models & systems integration.

• Create open lines of daily communication with our carrier partners across regions and various transportation modes to efficiently move products and drive operational excellence.

• Complete ad hoc transportation analysis and implement cost savings initiatives to deliver on continuous improvement projects

What is needed

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.

• Basic understanding of EDI/API connections and knowledge of ERP or TMS systems is required. Experience in working on large scale cross functional projects is required.

• 3 or more years of experience in Supply Chain preferred.

• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems effectively. Use of clear and concise communication skills to explain technical information to users with varying levels of technical knowledge.

• Ability to collaborate with IT and business effectively and drive forward the sustainable systems strategy. Learn, adopt and implement AI related tools in the supply chain space.

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment along with excellent project management skills is a must

• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to meet service commitments and budget requirements

• Agile mindset to constantly adapt to a changing environment

US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan ("Aon PEP"), Vantive's 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.For additional information regarding Vantive's US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

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