Logistics Analyst, Carrier Analytics

Requisition ID: 195784

About the role

A Logistics Analyst uses analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, and/or control Logistics operations and processes. Analysts are responsible for data management, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support Logistics management. Solves problems by considering courses of action within the framework of management's goals and standards. Completes all tasks in expected timeframes. Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, able to support multiple projects and/or Logistics business functions, possesses excellent communication skills, works well with a team, interacts with multiple levels and functions within the Logistics organization, and able to manage vendor/business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze reports to support business execution (25%)
• Develop business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology and identify Logistics process improvements (25%)
• Support vendor/business partner relationships (15%)
• Develop and maintain cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models (15%)
• Perform data management through a combination of data mining, data modeling, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis and/or problem analysis; while executing day-to-day processes related to area of responsibility (10%)
• Support the business through ad-hoc queries, and maintain reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs (10%)

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field related to the job
• 2 years of work experience
• No leadership experience required
• No certifications required

Preferred qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Math, or Finance
• Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, and Visio
• Advanced skills in Minitab, Access, SQL, Visual Basic for data acquisition and analysis

Competencies

• Business Analysis: Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes
• Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups
• Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem
• Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide information to account for the financial impact of decision-making
• Adaptability: Adapts to and embraces change with composure, resilience, and perseverance in the face of constraints, high pressure, and adverse situations
• Delivers Results: Demonstrates a clear bias for action and a sense of urgency on priorities
• Drives Excellence: Approaches problems systematically; develops solutions with sustainable and scalable results
• Excels in Customer Service: Thinks and acts with a customer perspective
• Inspires Achievement: Excites associates about change, by explaining its benefits and the business case

Working conditions

• Travel: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time
• Physical requirements: Most time spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about; rare occasions may require moving or lifting light articles
• Environment: Located in a comfortable indoor area; any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable

Reporting structure

No direct responsibility for supervising others.