Logistics Analyst

Location: Lafayette, IN

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Opportunity for extension/conversion to FTE)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Compensation: $24.50–$28.25/hr W2

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, and PTO

Travel: Up to 25% domestic travel

We are seeking a Logistics Analyst 2 to support an engineering-focused Prove Design team with purchasing, procurement, purchase order processing, invoice reconciliation, supplier coordination, and shipping activities.

This position offers broad cross-functional exposure to Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting, and external suppliers. The environment is fast-paced and requires someone who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong accuracy and attention to detail.

• Create, process, and maintain purchase orders for parts and services.
• Verify PO details including supplier codes, pricing, units of measure, and applicable tax codes.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and supplier quotes.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding purchasing issues, missing information, and order requirements.
• Analyze invoicing reports, resolve invoice discrepancies, and follow up on missing supplier invoices.
• Review production schedules, work orders, purchasing requirements, and material priorities.
• Support procurement of parts and services required by Engineering.
• Provide backup support for order processing during periods of high workload or team absences.
• Prepare domestic and international shipping orders for Engineering shipment requests.
• Monitor materials and purchasing activity for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with requirements.
• Maintain accurate production, purchasing, inventory, and shipment-related records.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting, and suppliers.

• 2-year degree.
• Approximately 2 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, accounts payable, logistics, or related transactional experience preferred.
• Internship experience may count toward relevant experience.
• Experience creating, processing, or maintaining purchase orders.
• Understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Experience working with suppliers and resolving purchasing or invoice-related issues.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

• Prototype or Prove Design procurement experience.
• Domestic and international shipping coordination experience.
• Knowledge of import/export documentation and logistics.
• Power BI or similar reporting-tool experience.
• Understanding of purchasing tax codes and compliance requirements.
• Experience with invoice reconciliation or accounts payable processes.

• Procurement & Purchase Order Processing
• Data Analysis, Reporting & Invoice Reconciliation
• Supplier Coordination & Issue Resolution

The strongest candidate will be hands-on and detail-oriented, with experience handling purchase orders and working directly with suppliers. They should be comfortable reviewing data, identifying discrepancies, resolving invoicing or purchasing issues, and shifting between multiple priorities throughout the day.

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to deepen purchasing, supply chain, logistics, and engineering-support experience while gaining exposure across several business functions.