Continuous Improvement Analyst (Bilingual Korean/English) at CJ Logistics America

1st Shift: Mon - Fri (8:30am - 5:30pm) 

Pay Range: $66,560 - $69,818

Position Overview: 

The Continuous Improvement Analyst is responsible using business intelligence to produce information  and insights that will drive operational efficiency in a CJ Logistics Distribution Center(s). They will  collaborate with all warehouse departments to ensure all productivity issues are identified and resolved  appropriately. They will also partner with all warehouse departments, including corporate continual  improvement and engineering to facilitate projects and initiatives that improve the service, performance  and cost position of the customer’s business activities. In some locations, this role will also perform part, or  all, functions of the Quality Analyst and/or Inventory Analyst.

Position Responsibilities:

• Produce analyses and provide information required by operations and the customer
• Analyze labor expense, including productivity performance data
• Develop production plans, schedules and communicate business intelligence needs
• Produce Logistics Center Efficiency Analysis (e.g. pick line analysis)
• Produce Logistics Center (LC) scorecard and provide insight

Analyze, Audit and Oversee Continuous Improvement Activity

• Use data & statistical tools to create continuous improvement plans (including cost trending and improvement plans)
• Perform analysis to determine root cause of process barriers, identify sources of inefficiencies, waste or excess costs, and develop recommendations for process improvements
• Coach, champion and sometimes lead improvement projects within a Logistics center
• Provide training recommendations to Operations Leadership

Operations Support

• Monitor adherence to leading practices and provide feedback to the leadership team regarding opportunities in current leading practices
• Identify and implement initiatives/projects that reduce costs and improve services to customers
• Collect and monitor activities to assess trends and opportunities for each Logistics Center and provide proactive recommendations
• Participate in safety committee activities
• Ensure alignment and execution of assigned portions of the facility Quality Management System
• Support regulatory requirements including set up and preparation for audits 

Qualifications and Requirements:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Korean/English bilingual
• Proficiency in SQL, data pulling, data analysis
• 2 or more years of experience in Operations and/or experience in Lean Management and/or Six Sigma Methodology (or equivalent) 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Proven ability to analyze data and provide recommendations based on analysis
• Ability to travel as needed

Preferred

• Experience with project management concepts and techniques
• Certifications in Continuous Improvement, Lean and/or Six Sigma

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work across a network and effectively interact with a variety of stakeholders
• Skilled in conveying information in understandable terms at all levels of the organization
• Objective and resilient when presenting findings and insights
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be willing to operate forklift 

CJ Logistics About Statement: 

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive. 

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.