This position is a co-op for current University students only. It is a temporary position from June 2024 - December 2024 (30-40-hour work week). Students will need to take a semester off or reduce classes 1-2. The co-op program offers an opportunity to be a contributing member in USCS's customer experience department. Coops gain hands on analytics experience and expand their understanding of a 3 PL's supply chain function. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside our professional team of a... more details
The Job Details:
This position is a co-op for current University students only. It is a temporary position from June 2024 – December 2024 (30-40-hour work week). Students will need to take a semester off or reduce classes 1-2. The co-op program offers an opportunity to be a contributing member in USCS’s customer experience department. Coops gain hands on analytics experience and expand their understanding of a 3PL’s supply chain function. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside our professional team of analysts and be exposed to a corporate office environment. The co-op will learn much about the frozen food warehousing and transportation industry by helping USCS create solutions for our nationwide system of carriers and customers.
Responsibilities:
Prepare weekly and monthly reports to be sent to our customers and management. Reports often use metrics such as “Gross margin,” “On Time Performance,” “Case pick Percentage,” “Miles per truck,” “Fill Rate,” and “Cost per Order.”
Gather and synthesize data to create customer specific reports
Analyze and create sales reports and market feedback from internal and external sources to identify key issues, trends, opportunities, and growth for use in business development and program management
Identify, report, and monitor relevant KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Prepare PowerPoint and Excel presentations for our customers by collecting and analyzing data from reports and local databases. These reports are often from scratch and do not have instructions. They require more ingenuity from the co-op in the procurement, layout, and design.
Respond to RFPs (request for proposals), Proposals, and Business Reviews for customers
Perform analysis and conduct research to provide data for insight into key customers and the cold chain industry
Utilize data from disparate systems including TMS (Transportation Management System), WMS (Warehouse Management System), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and Tableau to provide cohesive reporting
o Reviews and analyzes payroll data being sent to the general ledger to ensure accuracy
The Job Specifics:
Location and Department: Camden NJ, Human Resources/
Reports To: Vice President, Treasurer and Company Secretary
Travel Amount: Minimum to none
Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Exempt JOB CODE
What We Are Looking For:
Excel – Moderate to advanced preferred
PowerPoint - Moderate
Word - Moderate o Outlook – Beginner is okay
Ability to clearly communicate - written and spoken
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Reliable mode of transportation
Willing to move for 6 months if necessary, to be able to commute to work
Special Skills:
Detail and customer service oriented
Organizational skills
Effective written and oral communication
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Excellent mathematical skills
Data analysis experience
Excellent communication skills
Customer-centric with the ability to balance both customer benefits and business financials effectively
Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The physical demands described below are representative of those required of an individual performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Good arithmetic, reading, and typing skills
Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Be able to see, speak and hear
Ability to work overtime as needed
May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.
A starter that can work independently and coordinate with others
Always follow safety procedures.
Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines
The Standard Details:
Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.
Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
Verify the implementation of solutions.
Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
Participate in Safety and Educational Training.
What’s In It For You:
A great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered: 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year; If elected, Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 days of service; Company Life Insurance; and a bunch of other great perks.
Things We Need To Mention:
The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.
Job functions may vary based on area of operation. The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
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