Logistics Analyst
Core
Develop and optimize logistics plans, procedures, and models to enhance product workflow, minimize costs, and ensure efficient distribution and inventory management.
Role type
Logistics Analyst
Builds
Logistics plans, procedures, cost models, and performance reports
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain and logistics
Required skills
logistics operations management, data mining, data modeling, cost analysis, supply chain management, transportation management, database management, reporting metrics, carrier negotiation, route optimization, environmental impact analysis
Preferred skills
electronics manufacturing background, import/export processes knowledge, customs regulations expertise, experience with customs brokers or freight forwarders
Technologies
logistics systems, GPS, remote route navigation software, satellite linkup systems, environmental management software, auditing software, spreadsheets
Responsibilities
Research and develop logistics plans affecting production and distribution; interpret logistics data on availability, reliability, and supply chain elements; prepare reports on logistics performance measures; write standard operating procedures for logistics processes; monitor industry standards and trends; track product flow from origin to delivery; compute reporting metrics like on-time delivery rates; manage systems for pricing structures and vendor payments; contact carriers for rates and schedules; develop freight rate databases; reorganize shipping schedules to consolidate loads; route drivers in real time using GPS; enter carbon-output data into environmental management software.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Analyst level