Logistics Anayst - Full-time

Job Description
PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE
PPG Industries' vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. PPG is committed to providing a fulfilling workplace for employees, creating an environment for continuous learning and embracing the ideas and diversity of others. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:PPG). .

JOB FUNCTION: (Why job exists, what areas it impacts on, requirements to do the job, and Success Factors) This Corporate Logistics position has core responsibility to drive critical transportation sourcing events from the development stage to successful completion and implementation of results. Other key responsibilities will include ongoing commercial management of carriers, development and implementation of strategic logistics initiatives and on-going support of logistics needs and information required by PPG’s strategic business units as gathered through a transportation management system. The Logistics Analyst will also be accountable for additional responsibilities to include related data gathering, transportation metrics and reporting, market research and other department efforts related to transportation RFPs and bid events, carrier activity and carrier performance research. The ability to work efficiently and accurately while under pressure to meet deadlines is critical.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: A bachelors degree in logistics or an equivalent quantitative discipline is required. Seven to ten years of relevant professional logistics work experience is also required. Candidate must have a proven track record with demonstrated success and delivered results in the area of logistics and transportation sourcing. The position requires a true self-starter that can manage individual projects from start to successful completion. The ideal candidate will be capable of strategic quantitative thinking and detailed spreadsheet analysis to support various initiatives. Strong verbal, written and presentation skills are required. Candidate must be proficient with communication to various levels within the organization. Ability to learn quickly is a must: transportation management system, industry terms and fundamental knowledge of all transportation relative to PPG needs, carrier pricing structures, PPG freight requirements, and PPG contract standards. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with a strong Excel background and spreadsheet/database skill set is required. Limited travel is required.

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DIMENSIONS (Relevant annual financial data, i.e. assets managed, budget, sales dollars, salary cost and total personnel supervised by category)

• Employees Supervised: None
• Support Areas – all business units
• Primary Scope – Sourcing and procurement projects for various modes of transport across North America operations for outbound and inbound transportation.

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ORGANIZATION CHART (Show reporting relationships, i.e. immediate supervisor, all other positions reporting to supervisor, this position in bold, and all positions reporting to this position)

Director, Corporate Logistics & Transportation
Manager of Logistics, Coatings
Logistics Analyst

PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.

PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.