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Posted : Friday, November 24, 2023 05:15 AM
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About the Position
The Transportation & Inventory Management Systems (TMS) Analyst provides support and expertise to Kenco’s transportation group through the daily execution of tasks using MercuryGate software, and the small parcel and less-than-truckload (LTL) picking group as it relates to inventory management, for A-Level pick locations.
The analyst will support brokerage activities for the distribution center relating to system reporting, MercuryGate setup and architecture, and as well as developing API setup for additional products as they are added to Kenco’s suite.
In conjunction with these responsibilities, they work to continually improve system processes to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations, while maximizing profits by performing the following duties.
Functions • Technical Support for MercuryGate, to research and resolve issues as they arise and to determine root causes and implement countermeasures to address the issues long term.
• Serve as the site administrator for TMS solutions through user maintenance, security administration, and roles/permissions setup.
• Manage load volume, releasing additional volume, direct contact with customer service group, providing follow up with management team on any updates as needed.
• Develop a clear understanding of transportation contracts and how to represent them accurately in TMS setup.
• Create effective strategies to best optimize our customer’s freight and reduce transportation costs utilizing MercuryGate TMS.
• Onboard new EDI carriers through communicating requirements, proper setup and testing to ensure transactions are communicated accurately and timely.
• Diagnose, research, and correct EDI failures as they arise in day-to-day business.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Kenco and MercuryGate as it relates to system updates / upgrades, helpdesk issue resolution, Ace Task Manager, and support issue reconciliation.
• Assist with Customer onboarding of carriers through design, testing, and implementation into the MercuryGate system.
• Serve as subject matter expert on LTL, Truckload, and Intermodal rates structure and contracts within MercuryGate TMS.
• Coordinate with customer’s integration between MercuryGate and internal WMS systems, and other customer ERP and MRP systems.
• Work closely with the Customer and DC Operations to ensure that MercuryGate TMS operations are successful and efficient.
• Install all services from MercuryGate including Carma, Shipper and Consignee portals, Auto-tenders, Quick Pay services, and all integration with Carriers.
• Create transportation reporting to express brokerage performance, spot market analysis, and customer / carrier key indicators.
• Document support issues and solutions, as well as process improvements for support.
• Partner with onsite customer IT resource to obtain fixed pick location data and manage slotting and other assigned duties with SAP WM.
• I.
T.
liaison for the facility.
• Assist with all testing and new implementations at the facility.
• Help with all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, or Supply Chain related field preferred with 2-4 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience integration TMS solutions though API is a plus.
• Excellent working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office products including Word, Power Point, and Excel.
Competencies • Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
• Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.
• Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise.
Authentically gains trust and support of peers.
• Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
• Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long-term organizational strategy.
Travel Requirements • This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less.
• A passport is not required, but recommended.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c)
The analyst will support brokerage activities for the distribution center relating to system reporting, MercuryGate setup and architecture, and as well as developing API setup for additional products as they are added to Kenco’s suite.
In conjunction with these responsibilities, they work to continually improve system processes to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations, while maximizing profits by performing the following duties.
Functions • Technical Support for MercuryGate, to research and resolve issues as they arise and to determine root causes and implement countermeasures to address the issues long term.
• Serve as the site administrator for TMS solutions through user maintenance, security administration, and roles/permissions setup.
• Manage load volume, releasing additional volume, direct contact with customer service group, providing follow up with management team on any updates as needed.
• Develop a clear understanding of transportation contracts and how to represent them accurately in TMS setup.
• Create effective strategies to best optimize our customer’s freight and reduce transportation costs utilizing MercuryGate TMS.
• Onboard new EDI carriers through communicating requirements, proper setup and testing to ensure transactions are communicated accurately and timely.
• Diagnose, research, and correct EDI failures as they arise in day-to-day business.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Kenco and MercuryGate as it relates to system updates / upgrades, helpdesk issue resolution, Ace Task Manager, and support issue reconciliation.
• Assist with Customer onboarding of carriers through design, testing, and implementation into the MercuryGate system.
• Serve as subject matter expert on LTL, Truckload, and Intermodal rates structure and contracts within MercuryGate TMS.
• Coordinate with customer’s integration between MercuryGate and internal WMS systems, and other customer ERP and MRP systems.
• Work closely with the Customer and DC Operations to ensure that MercuryGate TMS operations are successful and efficient.
• Install all services from MercuryGate including Carma, Shipper and Consignee portals, Auto-tenders, Quick Pay services, and all integration with Carriers.
• Create transportation reporting to express brokerage performance, spot market analysis, and customer / carrier key indicators.
• Document support issues and solutions, as well as process improvements for support.
• Partner with onsite customer IT resource to obtain fixed pick location data and manage slotting and other assigned duties with SAP WM.
• I.
T.
liaison for the facility.
• Assist with all testing and new implementations at the facility.
• Help with all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, or Supply Chain related field preferred with 2-4 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience integration TMS solutions though API is a plus.
• Excellent working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office products including Word, Power Point, and Excel.
Competencies • Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
• Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.
• Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise.
Authentically gains trust and support of peers.
• Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
• Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long-term organizational strategy.
Travel Requirements • This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less.
• A passport is not required, but recommended.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c)
• Phone : NA
• Location : Southaven, MS
• Post ID: 9003052708
