DOW SkillBridge Cohort 26-3 - Central Illinois - Logistics Analyst / Operations Clerk

Republic Services is a proud industry partner of the Department of War SkillBridge Program and we’re ready to assist transitioning veterans find their next career! This is an excellent opportunity as you plan for your life after the military. Any rank, enlisted or officer, may apply. SkillBridge permits you to use up to the last 180 days of service to train and learn with an industry partner. During SkillBridge participation, you continue to receive military compensation, and you are covered by your military benefits. Release for SkillBridge is always mission-dependent and your unit Commander must authorize participation prior to entering into any agreement with interested industry employment partners.

About You

• Must be currently serving, Active Duty, U.S. Armed Forces Servicemember

• Must be within one year of your End of Active Service transition date

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to learn and participate in a fast-paced environment

• Effective task management skills

• High level of motivation

• Great attitude and desire to learn and grow

POSITION SUMMARY: A Logistics Analyst is responsible for the coordination and oversight of drivers, trucks, and containers to create capacity, maximize productivity and ensure prompt, courteous and efficient service to all customers. Additional responsibilities include the oversight of safety, customer experience, and productivity.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with all required safety policies and procedures.
• Analyze daily route information and implement changes to daily routing to ensure efficient, proactive, and immediate improvements to route standardization, efficiency and accuracy using the internal routing platform.
• Use routing system visibility and flexibility to analyze and respond to same day changes or next day planning for the service needs of our customers to ensure on-route efficiencies and improve route design by identifying patterns and improvement areas.
• Ensure all routes are closed on time by verifying the data for accuracy and making the close route process durable.
• Quickly and proactively evaluate and resolve problems that may arise while trucks and drivers are in transit.
• Proactively manage driver safety and security of Company assets and provide direction to drivers.
• Collect, interpret, and analyze various types of logistics data including inventory, asset reliability, and other route data to make decisions that increase overall routing accuracy.
• Be in constant communication with drivers to evaluate route progress and make sure they have all necessary information.

POSITION SUMMARY: With direct supervision, this Operations Clerk provides assistance to the operations department by providing clerical and administrative support.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews container supply and demand reports and populates the inventory management report.

• Updates and inputs route information into computer system on a daily basis.

• May collect daily on-site container information and updates the inventory log.

• Assists Dispatchers by responding to customer and driver complaints and inquiries.

• Reports any safety or customer service related issues to supervisor or manager immediately.

• Maintains and processes operations information, such as vehicle maintenance, accounting and route sheets.

• Distributes, collects and reviews route sheets for proper billing and productivity reports.

• Assists in generating monthly productivity reports.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

The Department of War (DOW) SkillBridge program is for transitioning military members during their last 180 days of active duty.  Military members who are selected for the program are not employed by Republic Services or compensated by the Company.  The DOW will continue to maintain the military member’s current rate of pay and benefits while in the SkillBridge program.

Once you complete your DOW SkillBridge program you will have the opportunity to apply for paid positions at Republic Services.  Positions include competitive wages and benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.