POSITION SUMMARY:The
Senior Logistics Analyst is responsible for analyzing, designing, and improving logistics and material flow processes across manufacturing plants, warehouses, and transportation networks supporting a building materials business. This role focuses on improving service, cost, safety, and asset utilization across high-volume, heavy, and often bulk material flows.
The position partners closely with plant operations, transportation, procurement, and distribution teams to drive measurable logistics and supply chain improvements in a capital-intensive, asset-driven environment. 25% to 50% of travel is required with some flexibility to home office.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:- Data Analysis & Modeling: Perform data mining, cost/benefit analysis, and network studies to improve logistics efficiency.
- Performance Metrics (KPIs): Develop and maintain logistics dashboards to monitor transportation, warehouse, and supplier performance.
- Optimization & Cost Reduction: Identify bottlenecks, analyze freight costs, and implement improvements to lower overall landed costs.
- Transportation & Carrier Management: Manage complex shipments, negotiate with carriers, and resolve service issues.
- Process Improvement: Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and leverage technology to streamline supply chain workflows.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance, training, and support to lower-level analysts and coordinators.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Business analytics or related field
- 5+ years of logistics, supply chain, or inventory management experience required
- Vendor management/qualification experience preferred
- Exceptional negotiation and transportation pricing strategy skills
- Experience with TMS, MRP, and JIT inventory practices is highly desirable
- Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to effectively communicate to peers, execs and leadership Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Intermediate/advanced skillset in MS Office applications (Excel)
- Experience with Palantir Foundry and Power BI a plus
Additional Information The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits.
