Logistics Analyst

Location:

Bingham Farms, MI, United States
Date Posted:
Feb 10, 2026

The Logistics Analyst is accountable for daily freight operations while building the reporting, visibility, and process discipline required to run a reliable logistics network. You will take ownership of shipping plans, procurement timing alignment, freight documentation accuracy, and proactive shipment communication—working directly with internal stakeholders and external carriers to resolve issues before they impact service or cost. Analysis is used to surface risk, drive corrective action, and deliver measurable improvements in service performance, compliance cost reduction, and freight budget control.

This role is built for a logistics professional with a strong foundation in domestic planning who takes accountability seriously, moves with urgency, and drives results through clear cross-functional communication and decisive problem solving.

Location: Bingham Farms, MI(Hybrid (2-3 days on site) and travel up to ~10% (as needed)

Reports To: Director, Global Logistics

• Own day-to-day transportation execution, actively resolving shipment disruptions, delays, and service failures through carrier portals and direct carrier engagement
• Anticipate risk by partnering with internal teams to surface constraints early, align priorities, and drive timely corrective actions
• Serve as the primary owner of the Transportation Management portal, ensuring customer-specific shipment requirements are clearly communicated and executed
• Monitor shipment flow and retailer compliance risk, proactively flagging issues to prevent disputes, chargebacks, and OTIF/SQEP penalties

• Build, maintain, and continuously improve logistics dashboards and reporting (OTIF, carrier performance, service reliability), ensuring data accuracy and relevance
• Own SAP shipping master data (weights, cubes), performing routine audits to ensure execution and reporting integrity
• Analyze trends and root causes to convert data into clear, actionable improvement opportunities
• Perform cost-benefit analyses and scenario modeling to support decisions, leveraging automation and tools to reduce manual effort and improve visibility

• Track logistics costs and compliance fees, driving focused actions to reduce chargebacks and unnecessary spend
• Maintain freight budget visibility, identifying savings opportunities and supporting cost-reduction initiatives
• Evaluate carrier performance against service, cost, and reliability metrics, supporting continuous improvement efforts
• Develop, document, and improve standard operating procedures to create repeatable, scalable logistics processes
• Strengthen data accuracy and system discipline across logistics platforms to improve execution quality and reporting confidence

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years’ experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or analytical operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work through ambiguity
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and applied functions)
• Experience with reporting/visualization tools (Power BI or similar)
• Familiarity with ERP and transportation systems (e.g., SAP, TMS portals)
• Experience supporting compliance, chargebacks, disputes, or cost analysis
• Strong communication skills and effective collaboration in a remote environment
• Demonstrated interest in automation, process improvement, and scalable reporting

• Flexible, hybrid work available.
• Great company culture that is supportive and believes in continuous learning and growth.

• Paid Time Off – Enjoy paid vacation days, holidays,and a floating holiday!
• Top-Tier Health Coverage – Comprehensive health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, accident, disability, dependent life, and other voluntary options. Our Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are available with a company-funded stipend.
• Peace of Mind – Employer-paid Life Insurance
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