Logistics Analyst

**Job Description**:This is a hybrid role: this position requires to work 3 days on site 2 days at home remote on a full-time basisWhat you will do:- Responsible for executing deliverables in support of the logistics organization's business objectives.- Provides support of one of the key areas within Logistics and / or Containers organization to ensure business objectives are met or exceeded in all areas including customer, quality, service, responsiveness, people, product and financial initiatives.- Communicates within the function as well as other functions, external affiliates, regulatory agencies.- Responsible for supporting relationship management with logistic suppliers and service providers- Influences others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.- Identify problems, update or modify work methods that may be complex in the work area without the benefit of defined procedures.- Promote GM's values and makes customer-focused decisions.Removing Roadblocks & Resolving Issues/Complaints: Observes and steps up to remove roadblocks and resolve potential issues.**Additional Job Description**:**Inbound Logistics Analyst****Responsibilities.****1) Leading development of logistics cost controls and forecasting tools.**Lead cost control and Cost Per Unit governance activities for selected plants.Analyze logistics cost drivers and performance.Review actual versus planned cost.Develop action plans to improve performance.Explain deviations to Forecast.Assist in development of logistics budget and monthly run rates.Improve financial forecasting.Manage spot buy reasoning and invoice approval process.**2) Managing launch activities.**Complete key activities in support flawless launches (optimal logistic design at mínimal cost).Project Manage the Logistics Master Dot (milestones and deliverables).**3) Managing cost saving initiatives.**Identification, tracking and implementation of ideas.Host weekly meetings to follow up and implement saving projects, stop spending and logistics network redesigns.**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**Understanding Logistics, Finance, and Operations.Able to work Cross-function (Plant Office Managers, Material Directors, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, Logistics Providers).Ability to lead problem solving activities and manage project timelines.Capability to concurrently manage multiple cost saving projects and initiatives.Ability to analyze basic financial data and identify cost drivers.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Proficient MS Office skills - Power BI, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Finance (preferred).3-5 years of work experience in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management (preferred).If any reasonable accommodation is need, let your recruiter know.Just so you know diversity and inclusion are our strengths. We respect and value what each individual contribution to our team, including their origin, education, sex, race, ethnic group, sexual orientation, gender expression and / or identity, religious context, age, generation, and disability. We believe that our ability to meet the needs and expectations of an increasingly diverse and global customer base is closely linked to the diversity and inclusion that we experience within General Motors.**About GM**:Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.**Why Join Us**:We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.**Diversity Information**:General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.