Analyst, International Transportation at ICU Medical, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Description:

Job Description



Position Summary


The Transportation Analyst is responsible for planning and monitoring shipments within ICU's distribution network, ensuring a high level of customer service with a focus on managing costs. This individual will perform duties related to building and scheduling loads, managing shipper and consignee relationships, carrier management and KPI scorecards, and tracking and tracing shipments.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Anticipate, provide and facilitate problem resolution on all shipment issues in order to meet or exceed satisfaction of customers, carriers and internal key stakeholders including but not limited to interruptions that result from labor disruptions, weather and other natural disasters. Conduct follow up and update Manager, Global Transportation on problem loads and actions that have been taken.
• Manage and communicate tracking information for various transportation modes including truckload, LTL, Drayage, Ocean, Parcel, and Air.
• Support carriers and global supply chain function with transportation documentation needs (e.g. BOL, SLI, SED, hazardous declarations).
• Obtain rate quotes from preferred carriers as needed to support project activities and new raw material / finished goods transportation lanes.
• Work with dispatchers assigned to origin facilities (plants and distribution centers) to schedule and/or reschedule delivery appointments for all loads.
• Maintain data in the Oracle Transportation Management System (OTM) to ensure preferred carrier use is maximized. Tailor load scheduling to ensure all customer requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain carrier routings for shipments between distribution centers, manufacturing plants, customers, vendors and all nodes within the ICU Medical transportation network.
• Investigate product overage, shortage and damage; complete appropriate documentation and file carrier claims as needed.
• Support transportation carrier selection efforts and changes to preferred carrier usage within the network.
• Assist S. Transportation Analyst to compile, analyze freight data, and create report.
• Contribute to continuous improvement / optimization of the transportation network.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by leadership.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of transportation operation processes (LTL, Truckload, Intermodal, Parcel, Ocean, and Air) with high analytical proficiencies.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Decisions based on fact and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Communicates effectively and interacts professionally with customers, co-workers and management.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, multi-task, and use time effectively. Demonstrates attention to detail.

Education and Experience


Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing transportation providers of temperature controlled substances
• Experience in Federal and State motor carrier regulations
• Transportation Management System (TMS) experience
• Knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred:

• Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Oracle ERP/OTM System experience
• Exposure to and experience in the management of cold chain and Controlled Room Temperature (CRT), hazardous materials and controlled substance transportation.

About Us



ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.

With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.

We're ready to bring you consistent quality, innovation, and value in more areas than ever. Our focus allows us to bring you:

• Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
• The industry's broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
• IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
• Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.

This role is based remotely; the incumbent may be remote in any state other than Colorado; California; Connecticut; Montana, Maine or New York.


ICU Medical EEO Statement:


ICU Medical is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at humanresources@icumed.com. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.

ICU Medical EEO Policy Statement


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