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:
Must be at least 18 years of age
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.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
This is largely a sedentary role.
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses
standard office equipment.
Typically requires travel 0 - 5% of the time
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 being an 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, 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.
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