Logistics Analyst 1

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within and between departments to support the production schedule. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail who is interested in business and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within and between departments in alignment with the production schedule.
• Review and distribute production schedules, work orders, and shipment schedules to ensure timely and accurate execution of logistics activities.
• Examine documents, materials, and products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to established standards and specifications.
• Review production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and material requirements and establish material priorities.
• Record and maintain accurate production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands and minimize stockouts or delays.
• Analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor, and materials to support data-driven decision-making and cost control.
• Accurately document and record customer or client information in relevant systems and reports.
• Apply knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production to support compliant logistics operations.
• Use Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and V/X lookups, to perform data analysis, generate reports, and support logistics planning.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders using clear verbal and written communication to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Demonstrate accountability for assigned tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and work output meets quality standards.
• Leverage data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in logistics and production activities.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of related experience, including internships in transportation, freight forwarding, or customs brokerage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain is required.
• High school diploma or GED, in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain, demonstrating a solid educational foundation.
• Internship experience in transportation, freight forwarding, or customs brokerage is accepted as relevant job experience and is considered beneficial.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey information and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation, data analysis, and compliance with standards and specifications.
• Problem-solving skills to identify issues in production and logistics processes and propose practical solutions.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues across departments and build productive working relationships.
• Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor, and materials to support operational and financial decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and V/X lookups, for data analytics and reporting.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word for documentation and reporting tasks.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for advanced data manipulation and reporting, including pivot tables and V/X lookups.
• Experience with Power BI for data visualization and business intelligence reporting is desired.
• General familiarity with computer applications and office productivity tools to support daily administrative and analytical tasks.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership over assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in previous roles or academic projects.
• Interest in logistics, production planning, and supply chain management, with a willingness to learn and grow in the field.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment and is performed onsite five days per week. The position follows a standard first-shift schedule, with 8-hour workdays aligned to local time. You will work primarily with computer-based tools, including Microsoft Excel and other office applications, in a professional setting focused on data analysis, production planning, and logistics coordination.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a Contract position based out of Morton, IL, following a standard first-shift schedule with 8-hour workdays, performed onsite five days per week.