SAP Logistics & Compliance Analyst

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business Pregis is Hiring! Why Join Pregis North America? It’s an exciting time to work for Pregis! We are constantly innovating and continue to serve the needs and be a strong partner to our customers. We empower our employees to operate in a socialized environment and welcome diversity of thought. Pregis LLC (www.pregis.com) is a leading manufacturer, marketer and supplier of innovative protective packaging products and solutions to a variety of industries. Pregis’ Private Equity partner is Warburg Pincus, together focused on investment in growth. The Company’s broad product offerings provide protection to meet customer needs in three segments: inside the box, surface protection and mailing and bagging solutions. We are focused on growth; the company has grown in the last 5 years by “Wowing” its customers. Pregis has experienced significant growth organically and through acquisition, expanding our capabilities to meet customer needs and enhancing our ability to deliver value in a rapidly changing environment. Privately PE owned, with nearly 2,300 employees in 24+ North American facilities and additional manufacturing operations across Europe. Our reach continues to increase with the growing global demand for a strong protective packaging partner, working through a strong network of distributors, fabricators and converting partners with support teams ready to provide industry leading service. We are looking for a SAP Logistics & Compliance Analyst based at our Chicago, IL headquarter location, reporting to the Procurement Director - Logistics. Job Summary Pregis is seeking a talented SAP Logistics & Analyst to conduct carrier sourcing events, manage carrier compliance, handle weekly consolidated invoicing, assist on financial analysis related to freight spend, and transport related escalation management. This is an exciting opportunity to bolster our skilled corporate logistics team. The Logistics Analyst will provide Pregis with a wealth of knowledge related to freight markets and financial analysis and support our 25 different shipping sites in the US from a centralized corporate position. Location The Logistics Analyst will be based at our Chicago, IL headquarter location. Responsibilities Carrier/TMS Management Assist in managing existing carrier network Bring in new carrier partners Drive carrier compliance Develop strategies to mitigate rising freight costs Main point of contact for Pregis with our TMS provider Maintain carrier files (insurance certs, DOT, etc.) Ad-hoc analysis on potential rate or rule changes initiated by carriers Develop and manage domestic carrier networks to deliver excellent service to our customers Building and sustaining business partner relationships with third-party freight vendors Management of bill pay and audit process Audit, Review, and process our weekly consolidated invoice Approve/Reject invoicing issues Financial Analysis Develop relevant freight metrics to track and communicate to executive team Understanding of freight finance, including coding, and accrual to certain accounts Building and sustaining business partner relationships with third-party freight vendors Job Requirements Education / Experience: Bachelor’s degree required. 2 to 5 years of logistics industry experience and/or related finance experience. Advanced Microsoft Excel experience. Skills & Training: Experience using SAP. Ability to develop strong relationships and work well cross functionally. Understanding of key finance principles and the ability to audit invoices. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Able to compile and analyze performance data to develop metrics that support decision-making for resource allocation. Solid business acumen, management, and problem-solving skills. Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Effective time management, organization, and leadership skills. Demonstrated personal and professional effectiveness in initiative across a complex organization. Collaborative; works well in a team environment. Compensation The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $75-$84K, depending on experience and skills. Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis . #SYS1