About this role
Job Category
Supply Chain
Job Family
Logistics
Job Description
The Logistics Analyst analyzes transportation and logistics performance to improve service, reduce cost, and strengthen end-to-end supply chain execution. This role works independently on moderately complex analysis and improvement efforts, partnering cross-functionally to implement practical solutions.
What you’ll do
- Analyze transportation and logistics data (freight costs, service performance, carrier performance, accessorials, and delivery trends) to identify root causes, improvement opportunities, and financial impact.
- Develop and maintain standard reporting and dashboards for logistics KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, cost per load/unit, claims, and carrier scorecards) and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Support optimization efforts by modeling scenarios related to routing, mode selection, network flows, inventory positioning, and warehouse-to-customer shipment patterns.
- Partner with internal teams (e.g., Planning, Production, Customer Service, Sales, Procurement) and external partners (carriers, 3PLs, warehouses) to resolve issues and improve product flow.
- Identify logistics risks (capacity, service disruptions, regulatory changes, lane volatility) and support mitigation plans, contingencies, and process controls.
- Support transportation contracting and service management by contributing analysis for rate reviews, bid events, service agreements, and performance management routines.
- Research industry best practices, technology capabilities (TMS/ERP), and regulatory requirements; recommend improvements that strengthen compliance and operational reliability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve logistics discrepancies (billing, claims, shipment variances, data integrity) and support continuous improvement initiatives.
What you will need to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Typically 2+ years of experience in logistics analytics, transportation, supply chain analysis, or a similar role.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into clear recommendations.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and reporting tools; ability to create repeatable analyses and KPI reporting.
- Working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Understanding of freight modes (TL, LTL, intermodal) and common transportation and warehousing practices.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across functions in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented problem solver who can manage multiple priorities and deliver timely results.