<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Logistics Analyst to support a growing orngazation in Michigan. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can balance customer service, operational oversight, and analytical thinking in a fast-paced logistics environment. The person in this role will help oversee service execution, monitor rail activity, and work closely with clients to ensure issues are addressed efficiently while maintaining strong account performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day service activities for an assigned group of customers and ensure their transportation needs are handled accurately and on time.</p><p>• Monitor movement and operating activity to spot service concerns early, then take ownership of issue resolution through completion.</p><p>• Use company systems to track account activity, update service records, and provide customers with clear visibility into work being performed on their behalf.</p><p>• Build strong working relationships with clients by responding to questions, addressing concerns, and delivering consistent service support.</p><p>• Evaluate account performance with attention to operational efficiency and profitability across managed business.</p><p>• Organize and prioritize daily responsibilities independently while following established logistics and rail service procedures.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate service execution and support smooth communication across logistics operations.</p><p>• Assist with additional operational or analytical tasks as business needs require.</p>
DESCRIPTION: <br>This is an intermediate level position. The primary function is to provide support to the strategic <br>procurement process, as well as the creation, monitoring and maintenance of contracts. The <br>Procurement and Contract Specialist will coordinate with relevant business functions to develop and <br>execute streamlined processes to support efficiencies and timeliness across procurement and contract <br>management. The position will also assist with the administration of supplier qualification programs <br>that could possibly include evaluation of vendor performance, maintaining an adequate vendor base, <br>documentation of established and new vendors’ annual requirements including insurance certificates, <br>site specific training, OSHA/MIOSHA training, facility inspections, safety record and work/service <br>approval. <br>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <br>• Consult regularly with Finance, Program and Strategic Operations to discuss, plan, develop and <br>implement programs to improve procurement and contract effectiveness and timeliness. <br>• Establish and implement the corporation’s procurement policy. Update where appropriate to <br>meet all federal state and local audit guidelines. <br>• Responsible for the development and advertisement of Requests for Proposals/Quotes (RFP/Q), which <br>will invite service or merchandise suppliers to bid on projects or jobs. <br>• Partner with owners on strategy, contract negotiations and the purchasing process. <br>• Assist in the negotiation and administering of corporate procurement contracts for the <br>acquisition of goods, materials, and services. <br>• Evaluate bids and prepare bid analysis. Develop and conduct cost/price analyses. <br>• Monitor bidders for federal and state debarment. <br>• Assist with the development of contract work scopes with appropriate corporate personnel. <br>• Develop and maintain contract policies and procedures. Oversee maintenance of contract <br>records and files and prepare reports on the status of contracts and contract information. <br>• Renegotiate/modify contracts as necessary where additional policy issuances are identified or <br>where additional services are needed. Monitor expiration dates and prepare contract <br>extensions as necessary. <br>• Coordinate the preparation of contract documents. <br>• Assist auditors during compliance reviews. <br>• Other duties as assigned. <br>Requirements <br>SKILLS: <br>• Knowledge of governmental guidelines for procurement and contracting of state/federal funds. <br>• Must have general knowledge of accounting and financial management principles and practices. <br>Powered by Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, a Michigan Works! Agency. Equal opportunity employer/program. <br>Supported by the State of Michigan, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Proud partner of the American Job <br>Center network. Auxiliary aids and services available upon
Seeking a Procurement Specialist in the Saline MI area. This role is 100% ONSITE M-F 8am - 5pm. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for providing effective customer service for all internal and external customers. They will work diligently to fulfill the commitment of providing the right tool at the right price and the right time, efficiently and accurately performing all tasks related to exceeding our customer’s requirements.<br><br>Job Functions:<br>* Works closely with internal and external customers to ensure optimal service is provided.<br>* Develop effective business relationships with the supply base.<br>* Processes customer and vendor orders according to designated process.<br>* Provides timely and accurate information to incoming customer order status requests.<br>* Works closely with the credit department to resolve disputed A/R and A/P issues.<br>* Manages vendor purchase order follow up and issue resolution.<br>* May handle inventory management and inventory level analysis. <br>* Review inventory for nonmoving and overstock items and take appropriate action.<br>* Resolves vendor shipping issues in conjunction with warehouse.<br><br>Competencies:<br>* Customer/Client/Vendor Focus. <br>* Problem Solving & Analysis.<br>* Time Management and Self-Motivation <br>* Communication Proficiency.<br>* Teamwork Orientation.<br>* Effective conflict resolution.<br>* Proficient Excel capabilities.<br>* Organization/Prioritization of tasks.<br>* Attention to detail <br><br>Preferred Education Experience:<br>Supply Chain Management a plus but not necessary, on the job training provided. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook required. Manufacturing experience a plus, but not required