Purchase analyst vs logistics analyst

Differences between purchase analyst and logistics analyst duties and responsibilities

Purchase analyst example responsibilities.

• Transport purchases and contract and manage carriers (freight forwarders in order to arrange and manage the transportation of purchases.
• Write RFI and RFP documents and manage the process for each.
• Compile and manage the RFP excel database containing incumbent supplier pricing and alternative supplier pricing.
• Manage purchasing data within proprietary applications and ERP systems with accuracy.
• Manage and determine obsolete and/or slow moving inventory for all above mention commodities.
• Manage factory activities for key commodities encompassing resource management in materials and production.
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Logistics analyst example responsibilities.

• Manage 11 personnel in a dynamic, changing NASA program.
• Manage all aspects of accounts payable and receivable; including invoice processing, check disbursement, and deductions.
• Manage the flow of electronic message events via inventory tracking system and EDI gateway for INL's automotive customer base.
• Develop less-than-truckload reporting and manage outbound truckload shipments.
• Perform level of repair analysis (LORA) for vehicle components and subsystems and conduct removal path analysis.
• Coordinate inbound deliveries with freight forwarders, and receiving department to meet delivery requirements.
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