Logistics Analyst: Transportation & Data-Driven Optimization

Overview

LOGISTICS ANALYST (TRANSPORTATION & SUPPLY CHAIN) – TEMP ROLE

The Logistics Analyst is responsible for managing transportation operations, analyzing supply chain performance, supporting carrier relationships, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across inbound and outbound logistics networks. This role partners closely with distribution centers, transportation providers, store operations, and internal stakeholders to optimize service, cost, and efficiency. The ideal candidate combines strong transportation knowledge with analytical skills and can use data to identify issues, develop solutions, and improve operational performance.

• Transportation Operations:
  Manage and monitor freight movement across multiple transportation modes
• Coordinate with carriers to ensure on-time pickup and delivery performance
• Support routing, scheduling, capacity planning, and equipment management
• Track shipment status and resolve transportation disruptions
• Manage relationships with carriers, distribution centers, and operational partners

• Analytics & Reporting:
  Develop and maintain KPI reporting and scorecards
• Analyze transportation and supply chain data to identify trends and opportunities
• Build forecasts for transportation volume and capacity requirements
• Create reporting tools that support operational decision-making
• Measure project performance, cost savings, and service improvements
• Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision-making

• Process Improvement:
  Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions
• Support transportation and supply chain optimization initiatives
• Develop recommendations to improve service levels and reduce costs
• Document processes and support best-practice implementation
• Participate in cross-functional projects involving logistics, distribution, and business intelligence teams

• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with distribution centers, carriers, stores, and leadership teams
• Communicate transportation plans, service issues, and operational updates
• Assist in training operational teams on transportation processes and best practices

• Education:
  
  Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management
• Experience:
  
  3-5+ years in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, or Distribution Operations
• Technical & Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Data Analysis, Reporting), ERP/TMS systems, data analysis and KPI development, forecasting and capacity planning, AI tools and analytical applications
• Transportation Knowledge:
  Truckload (TL), Intermodal, Carrier management, Freight routing and scheduling, Transportation cost analysis