Logistics Analyst II

Logistics Analyst II
Township NJ - Onsite role
24+ months contract with high potential for extension and can convert to permanent.
Pay range: $38 - $40/hr on W2

Our Fortune 500 client (One of the world's largest Beauty companies) in Township NJ is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their innovative team.

Are you a Logistics Analyst II with a passion for collaborating with multiple teams and an interest in working onsite? Don't wait... apply today!

Job Description:
Position Overview
Supporting the Transportation functional team and internal and external customers, the Transportation Analyst serves as the process owner for service, volumetric, and project analytics related to the physical flow of products across the transportation network. Analytics include end-to-end costing alternatives, customer, carrier, and vendor performance measurement, and the production of comprehensive reporting and actionable insights. The role is responsible for delivered service across a complex and dynamic network and reports to the Manager or Director of Transportation Services.

Key Responsibilities
Analytics

• Measure carrier, provider, vendor, and customer performance against defined service and cost targets.
• Support business requirements gathering and evaluation for carrier and provider networks.
• Conduct analytics to support contractual negotiations, transportation RFPs, and sourcing initiatives.
• Leverage business data and analytics to drive efficiencies, optimization, and delivery solutions.
• Analyze freight flow to identify cost-reduction and service-improvement opportunities by evaluating transportation costs, transit times, and delivery performance.

Reporting

• Provide routine and ad hoc reporting and analytics to supported lines of business.
• Produce executive- and management-level performance reports with strong attention to detail and quality.
• Interpret and present key performance indicators (KPIs) and leading indicators.
• Support weekly, monthly, and quarterly service performance presentations.

Process Ownership

• Build partnerships with key service providers; organize routine performance reviews and publish carrier scorecards.
• Own transportation functional support activities from data collection through implementation.
• Identify gaps in carrier lane coverage and collaborate with strategic and core carriers to ensure services meet contracted commitments.
• Support provider selection by gathering business requirements and evaluating cost and service profiles.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical skills with understanding of transportation and logistics processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external partners.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; data visualization skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of transportation, distribution, and supply chain concepts.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented, customer-service focused, and proactive in learning new processes.

Work Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Logistics preferred (4-year degree required).
• Experience in a customer-service environment with demonstrated use of Microsoft Office and analytics tools required.
• Experience in retail, CPG transportation, or working with carriers preferred.
• Prior multi-site operations experience preferred.

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About Manpower Group, Parent Company of:Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

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