Analyst

Job description

A career at our company is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 60,300 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

 

Provide quantitative scope information about the position that will best describe or measure its size, influence and impact on the business.  Use those relevant for the role:

·  Contract Negotiations.
·  KPI Reporting
·  Freight Payments.
·  Ensure compliance of Distribution Team Policy

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

 

Support ISCO-Global Supply Chain & Distribution Team for North America region.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

·  Develop, maintain departmental reporting and key performance indicators (KPI’s) around efficiency, carrier, transportation, distribution costs, efficiency and service that support continuous improvement which helps to attain transportation and distribution performance objectives.
·  Maintain multiple databases including data retrieval from various sources with data integrity.
·  Provide Transportation and Distribution with ad hoc reports and analysis
·  Manage freight payment and freight payment vendor by processing weekly freight payment, responding to internal and external customer inquiries, updating general ledges, purchase orders and leading quarterly management review meetings etc.
·  Manage carrier invoice aging reports, month-end statements and report monthly accrual.
·  Support for annual contract negotiations and participate in negotiations.
·  Responsible for distribution budget center and maintaining cost analysis reports.
·  Evaluate existing capabilities, establish new systems and processes for the tracking, measurement, reporting, and analysis of all traffic.
·  Ensure excellent financial controllership over transportation spend.
·  Ability to write reports, business correspondence and maintain business procedure documentation.
·  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal/external customer.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education:

·  Bachelor’s degree in transportation, logistics, supply chain, business administration and similar required.

 

Experience:

·  0+ years of experience in transportation, freight payment, logistics, or a related highly analytic field.
·  Experience in transportation and customer service practice, such as rate entry, collection, billing and/or operations preferred.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technical Skills / Competencies:

·  Experience of Oracle and SAP ERP systems preferred.
·  Advanced MS Excel skill that could proficiently use pivot tables, VLOOKUPS and other basic formulas.
·  Very familiar with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Word).
·  Strong mathematical and analytical skill.

 

 

Behavioral Competencies:

·  Strong attention to detail.
·  Ability to multitask and prioritize.
·  Ability to work independently under general supervision in a fast-paced environment.
·  Work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations.
·  Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

What we offer:  We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.
We celebrate all dimensions of diversity. We believe that it drives excellence, innovation, and human progress. We care about our customers, patients, and our rich mix of people. This diversity strengthens our ability to lead in science and technology.
We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all and empower you to fulfil your ambitions. Our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons.
Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to bring their curiosity to life!

 

Curious?  Chat with one of our curious minds on our  interactive Q&A platform  and catch a glimpse of our people, values, and culture.  You can also apply and find more information at  https://jobs.vibrantm.com

 

If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit  https://www.merckgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html

Job Requisition ID:  253890

Location:  Bangalore

Career Level:  C - Professional (1-3 years)

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