Logistics Planning & Analytics Manager

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and continuously improve logistics and warehouse forecasting models for capacity, inventory flow, and seasonal demand
• Develop predictive analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency
• Support strategic planning initiatives by providing data-driven recommendations
• Own core warehouse and logistics KPIs, including: Logistics Expense Rate, Inventory Accuracy, Damage Rate, Warehouse Utilization Rate
• Collect, validate, and analyze KPI data from multiple systems (WMS, ERP, 3PL data)
• Identify gaps, trends, and anomalies in operational performance
• Create clear, actionable, and visually compelling dashboards and reports using Power BI and Advanced Excel
• Prepare executive-level presentations and operational summaries for leadership review
• Translate complex data into insights that drive decisions on space utilization, cost reduction, and service improvements
• Partner with warehouse operations, finance, and 3PL providers to implement improvements informed by data insights
• Recommend and support system enhancements, automation, and best practices
• Lead initiatives to reduce logistics costs, improve inventory accuracy, and optimize warehouse space

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas)
• Strong experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Data analytics and statistical modeling experience
• Experience with WMS/ERP systems
• Forecasting, scenario modeling, and KPI analysis experience

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to synthesize complex data into executive-level insights and presentations
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and actionable insights
• Effective collaboration and communication across cross-functional teams

Key Success Metrics

• Accurate and actionable logistics forecasting
• Improved KPI performance: lower expense rate, higher inventory accuracy, reduced damage, better warehouse utilization
• High-quality dashboards and presentations that inform leadership decisions
• Continuous improvement initiatives implemented and measured