Logistics & Distribution Analyst

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JRWestern Builders Supply As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
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* Job Title:

** Logistics & Distribution Analyst  
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* Reports to:

** Assistant Logistics & Distribution Manager  
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* Location:

** Billings, MT
** Position Summary
** The Logistics & Distribution Analyst supports enterprise and site-level logistics performance management across Marmon Fastener Company (MFC) locations. This role assists the Assistant Manager of Logistics and Distribution with logistics reporting, analytics, and KPI tracking for transportation, distribution, inventory accuracy, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners. The Analyst compiles and analyzes data to help evaluate cost, service, and risk tradeoffs; develops insights and recommendations to support improvements in cost-to-serve, customer delivery performance, and working capital;

and collaborates cross-functionally to support process improvements and standardized controls.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Logistics Analytics, KPI Governance, and Reporting
*** Support the development and maintenance of logistics KPIs and dashboards (freight spend, OTIF/on-time delivery, claims, inventory accuracy, turns, split shipments, expedite trends).
* Assist in maintaining standardized KPI definitions, data sources, and measurement methods across MFC sites and 3PL partners.
* Conduct trend, variance, and root-cause analysis to help identify performance drivers, cost leakage, and service risks; summarize findings for leadership review.
* Prepare business case analyses and scenario modeling (e.g., consolidation, routing changes, mode shifts) to support leadership decision-making.
** Transportation Performance and Cost-to-Serve Optimization
*** Analyze shipment profiles, lane performance, accessorial charges, and expedite trends; provide insights to support cost control and service improvements.
* Assist in evaluating routing, mode selection, carrier performance, and consolidation opportunities within established policies.
* Monitor transportation cost and service performance; prepare forecasting support and variance explanations for review.
* Support analysis of packaging, shipping methods, and order release practices to reduce split shipments, damages, and accessorial costs.
** 3PL Performance Governance and Continuous Improvement
*** Support preparation and maintenance of 3PL scorecards; compile performance data and assist with structured performance review materials.
* Investigate inventory variances, service failures, billing discrepancies, and process gaps; document findings and support corrective action tracking.
* Assist in validating 3PL billing accuracy and shipment documentation; escalate discrepancies as appropriate.
** Inventory Accuracy Analytics and Controls
*** Perform inventory reconciliation analysis between internal ERP systems and 3PL reporting; investigate and document variances for review.
* Analyze inventory positioning and transfer activity to support improved fulfillment and working capital management.
* Assist in documenting and maintaining SOPs, data controls, and standard work related to logistics reporting, reconciliation, and exception management.
** Cross-Functional Leadership and Implementation
*** Support logistics improvement initiatives by providing analytical input, tracking metrics, and monitoring progress against targets.
* Collaborate with planning, production, customer service, warehousing, finance, and external partners to gather data and support implementation efforts.
* Prepare KPI summaries, performance updates, and analytical presentations for leadership review.
** Compliance, Risk, and Controls
*** Assist in maintaining documentation and audit support for domestic…