Logistics Analyst, Transportation

Use analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, and/or control Logistics operations and processes. Solve problems by considering courses of action within the framework of management’s goals and standards. Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, able to support multiple projects and/or Logistics business functions, possess excellent communication skills, work well with a team, interact with multiple levels and functions within the Logistics organization, and manage vendor/business relationships.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or ocean freight operations.
• Understanding of ocean carrier operations, import processes, or supply chain management.
• Proficiency in Excel, BigQuery/SQL, PowerPoint, Tableau, and Word.

Skills

• Business Analysis: Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesign business processes.
• Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across communication settings, adjusting style to the audience by translating technical concepts for non-technical groups.
• Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in developing solutions to problems.
• Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental financial concepts to manage budgets, forecast costs, and assess the financial impact of decisions.
• Adaptability: Adapts to change with composure, resilience, and perseverance in high-pressure situations.
• Delivers Results: Demonstrates a bias for action and urgency on priorities.
• Drives Excellence: Approaches problems systematically, developing sustainable and scalable solutions.
• Excels in Customer Service: Thinks and acts with a customer perspective.
• Inspires Achievement: Excites associates about change by explaining its benefits and business case.

Schedule & Travel

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
• On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

• Located in a comfortable indoor area; any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.