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Logistics Continuous Improvement Analyst — Lean Analytics

Job in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, 44329, USA
Listing for: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-28
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Management, Business Systems/ Tech Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Continuous Improvement Analyst – Transportation and Warehousing (T&W) supports the North America logistics network by leveraging data-driven analysis, process improvement methodologies, and operational insights to enhance transportation, warehousing, and distribution performance. This role partners closely with Continuous Improvement leadership and cross-functional teams to identify performance gaps, develop actionable solutions, and implement sustainable improvements. The analyst plays a key role in building dashboards, standardizing processes, and enabling better decision-making across the logistics network.

Through analytics and Lean-driven initiatives, this position helps improve service levels, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.

Why This Role Matters

  • Enables end-to-end visibility across transportation and warehousing operations through data and analytics.

  • Drives measurable improvements in cost efficiency, service performance, and productivity across the logistics network.

  • Supports strategic decision-making by identifying operational gaps and improvement opportunities.

  • Ensures sustainable operational excellence through standardization, process optimization, and change management support.

What You Will Do

  • Execute Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with CI leadership and operational teams.

  • Analyze transportation and warehousing data from systems such as TMS, WMS, Cass, SAP TM, and others to identify trends and opportunities.

  • Develop dashboards, KPI reporting tools, and performance analytics using Excel, Power BI, SQL, or similar tools.

  • Conduct freight, routing, and network optimization analyses to improve transportation efficiency and reduce costs.

  • Support warehouse process improvement initiatives including receiving, picking, packing, inventory flow, and automation assessments.

  • Assist in business case development, ROI analysis, and implementation tracking for CI projects.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in logistics operations within transportation, warehousing, or distribution environments is desired.

  • Proven experience supporting or leading Lean or Continuous Improvement initiatives in multi-site or network operations, with Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt is a plus).

  • Strong analytical and technical skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL, and enterprise systems such as SAP TM and WMS.

#LI-AP3

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at .

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day.

People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet.

Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear.

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A true member of the Goodyear hiring team will always interview candidates in-person or over the phone before extending any job offers. Candidates are never asked to download software, provide financial information or send payment as part of the employment process.

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