Logistics Engineer I
Schedule: Full Time
Job Type: Hybrid
Salary Type: Salary
Req #: 3051
About the Role
Uber Freight Transportation Procurement Analyst (Logistics Engineers) work strategically with clients to gain an understanding of their specific supply chain challenges and to jointly explore supply chain improvement opportunities. In addition, the group provides tactical decision-making services that bridge the gap between strategic planning and operational execution. Our clients have taken advantage of our multi-level approach and have realized benefits such as network optimization, improved utilization of private fleet operations, lowest cost mode conversion, assignment of carriers to dedicated lanes and reduction of detention and accessorial charges.
What the Candidate Will Do
Internal Analytical Support
Analyze consolidation savings for internal customers
Ad-Hoc Reporting
Statistical Analysis
Supply Chain Solutions
Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of customers supply chain opportunities and challenges
Use advanced modeling to evaluate and optimize the customer's transportation and distribution network
Lane Benchmarking (Utilize Uber Freight market knowledge and leverage existing Uber Freight data, including procurement and that of external data sources.)
Help design an optimized Transportation Strategy for our customers to support their goals
Lead & Manage projects
Serve as engineering lead on consulting and strategic projects
Interact with customers, gather requirements, prepare and present outcomes of the analysis
Work with a broad team and coordinate various engineering tasks required for project completion
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business, Transportation/Logistics or a related field
0-1 years, entry level logistics engineering/transportation procurement (RFP) experience
Preferred Qualifications
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
Basic Understanding of Supply Chain Management Principles & Strategies
Chemical Transportation knowledge
Ability to model real world distribution networks and able to analyze them
Ability to lead projects and work in a customer facing role
Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees
Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.