Overall Job Purpose: The Business Analyst - Transportation Specialist is crucial for optimizing the shipping and logistics of coal from two mines, ensuring efficient and cost-effective transport. This role involves analyzing and reporting shipping data, coordinating with mine operations, and providing financial insights to reduce costs and improve shipping efficiency.
Responsibilities Include
Logistics and Shipping Coordination: Oversee the coal shipments from both mines. Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Financial Analysis for Shipping Operations: Conduct financial analysis related to shipping and logistics, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
Data Management and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of shipments, analyze shipping trends, and prepare reports for management on logistics performance.
Collaboration with Mining Operations: Work closely with mining operations teams to ensure alignment between mining output and shipping schedules.
Budgeting and Cost Control: Assist in budgeting for shipping operations and monitor expenses to ensure they stay within budget.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in shipping and logistics to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Preferred/Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Preferred).
Experience in Logistics: Experience in shipping, logistics, or a similar role, preferably in the mining or heavy industry sector.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze shipping data and financial reports to make informed decisions.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in logistics software and MS Excel. Experience with Oracle or SAP is a plus.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate with internal teams and external partners.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues in shipping processes and develop effective solutions.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage shipping and quality data from multiple mines efficiently.
This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can contribute effectively to the logistics management and decision-making processes of the organization.
Post-offer drug and physical screening
Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Coal Mining
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