LOGISTICS ANALYST

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Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas. Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid. We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities. Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas. LOGISTICS ANALYST Position Objective • Inquire about contract freight rates, review, and process freight requests in FIS. • Track rail shipments, follow up on delays, and submit service logs. • Review and process freight abnormal invoices in a timely manner. • Provide system and analytical support for logistics, distribution, and transportation initiatives. • Assist with various departmental functions as needed. Major Areas of Accountability • Inquire with Class 1 rail carriers for freight rates to new potential customers, providing the business units with data for analysis. • Review and process rail freight requests (FIS) and ensure timely setup for shipments. • Evaluate contract and spot rate proposals for rail lanes to optimize transportation costs for contract renewal. • Investigate carrier abnormal invoices and monitor accounts to maintain strong carrier relationships and company credit. • Track and trace rail shipments, resolve delays, and submit service/shutdown logs to ensure operational efficiency. • Submit and track freight claims with railroad companies to reduce potential financial losses. • Provide support and backup to the rail/fleet team during absences, ensuring continuity of operations. • Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s Degree (Business or supply chain preferred) • Preferably, 4 years of experience in transportation or logistics, including: ◦ Rail and truck operations ◦ Freight rate analysis ◦ Knowledge of railcar billing, diversion, and reshipment processes • Proficient in sorting, analyzing, and managing data across multiple spreadsheets and scenarios. • Strong multitasking skills with the ability to track open items and ensure timely follow-up. • Good analytical, verbal and written skills. Must have working knowledge of MS Office, must be proficient in Excel • Up to 5% travel is required Check Out Our Benefits Health Coverage and Perks Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement ​​​​​​​ Work/Life Balance 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time) FlexTime Available Competitive Compensation Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan