Transportation Solutions Co-Op

This position impacts the organization by managing the development of global transportation solutions and by effectively using the global transportation network to do so. The solutions developed will best meet customer needs, improve the hit rate, and increase profitable revenue while controlling costs.

Other Duties

• Working with Solutions Engineers and Analysts to determine business requirements, workflow, and processes.
• Accurately identify the costs to provide the solutions and assess the impact on UPS Supply Chain Solutions operations.
• Defining the scope of projects to prevent scope creep, while maintaining profitability.
• Working with other cross-functional Solutions Teams.
• This position works with finance, cost modeling, and operations to ensure the cost model database has accurate data.
• Working with Operations to assess the impact of the solution on UPS Supply Chain Solutions operations and using modeling software to develop cost effective alternatives that meet customer requirements and UPS Supply Chain Solutions business goals.
• Works well with Logistics Engineer to develop transportation solutions cost model inputs, performs preliminary evaluation of model results to ensure accuracy of inputs and appropriateness of solution; assists in developing recommendations for adjustments to model to output to ensure alignment with customer business requirements and UPS Supply Chain Solutions capabilities and business goals; and prepares materials for project reviews with Transportation Solutions Manager to obtain approval for proposal methods and costs.
• Participates in customer site visits to analyze customer transportation needs, gathers customer data; and verifies data assumptions and design criteria with the customer. 
• Assists in development of data calculations and design criteria for input into i2Client Server Transportation Management System, i2 Transportation Modeler software, CAPS, PC Miler, and TruckStops systems; assists in interpretation of cost model output; uses industry data to evaluate and adjust output to develop proposed methods and costs for operation of customer account; and helps identify value proposition of proposed solution for customer and UPS Supply Chain Solutions.
• Reviews proposed solution and alternatives with Logistic Engineer, summarizes merits and costs/risks associated with each solution and participates in challenge sessions to select best solutions for customer and UPS Supply Chain Solutions
• Emphasizes close customer relations; stays in tune with customers’ expectations about value and service; seeks input from internal/external customers.
  Uses information and sound judgment to make effective, timely decisions; acts decisively with logic and confidence. Communication Clearly
• Express complex thoughts clearly and simply; makes sure key points are communicated with clarity; is effective in both written and oral communications. Receptive to Change  Promotes and supports change; is open-minded and receptive to new approaches and the ideas of others; responds flexibly to changing situations Efficiency  Uses time and resources efficiently on priorities; stays self-disciplined and focused to avoid wasted efforts.
• Ensures a consistent, timely flow of information; keeps people informed and up to date. Job Level Competencies Plans and Controls Logistics Plans, allocates, and controls financial and human resources responsible for manufacturing support, physical distribution, purchasing/inventory management, and warehousing.
• Simulates / Models Conducts and interprets computer-based scenarios (e.g., workflow, customer behavior, inventory control) to test theories. Makes recommendations and decisions based on simulation and model results. Business Acumen.
• Possess knowledge of the current business methods and principles, business planning and project management, understands and applies information about economic indicators and fundamental drivers of short-term and long-term financial health and stability, to develop and modify business plan and recommend process improvements.

Preferred Competencies

• Analyzes Work Methods and Processes
• Analyzes data related to people, technology and information to identify requirements, problems, or inefficiencies in work methods, processes or flows. 
• Allocates machinery, equipment, and physical resources to handle product flow.
• Designs Work Methods, Processes, Flows – Uses prior analysis and recommended solutions to design and document integrated, safe and efficient work methods, processes or flows.   

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.