Logistics Analyst

Title:

Logistics Analyst

Location:

Houston, TX

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd.

Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 12,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly.

Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

The Logistics Analyst is responsible for providing data-driven insights and operational support across transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and logistics operations. This role develops and maintains reporting, analytics, and performance measurement tools that enable effective decision-making and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

The position partners with Business Units, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Finance, IT, and third-party logistics providers to improve supply chain visibility, optimize logistics performance, support warehouse management systems, and drive digitalization initiatives. The Senior Supply Chain Specialist serves as a key user for SAP logistics processes, develops business intelligence solutions, and supports strategic logistics and warehouse projects. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Logistics,

• Develop, maintain, and automate reports, dashboards, and databases utilizing SAP, Power BI, Excel, and other business intelligence tools.
• Analyze transportation, warehousing, inventory, and logistics costs to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Gather, validate, and manage logistics data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Develop and maintain logistics performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze local, national, and global market trends impacting logistics and supply chain operations.
• Provide analytical insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Monitor and improve transportation, warehouse, inventory, safety, quality, and service performance metrics.
• Support inventory visibility, inventory reconciliation, cycle count reporting, and warehouse performance analysis.
• Assist with logistics projects, warehouse initiatives, and supply chain optimization efforts.
• Provide operational backup support for other members of the Supply Chain Logistics team.
• Support day-to-day logistics activities and other duties as assigned.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and key user for SAP logistics processes, including Warehouse Management (WM), inventory management, and logistics master data.
• Act as System Key User (SKU) for warehouse management technologies, including SAP WM and warehouse scanning systems such as Visi Trak.
• Partner with IT, warehouse operators, system integrators, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance logistics efficiency, inventory accuracy, and overall service performance.
• Support supply chain digitalization initiatives and reporting automation efforts.

• Monitor and improve logistics and warehouse service provider performance through KPI development, analysis, collaboration, and ongoing performance reviews.
• Establish and maintain effective working…