Logistics Analyst

Sensient Technologies; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Development opportunities

Job summary

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Logistics Analyst to organize and optimize warehouse and logistics operations at our site in the United States. You will manage daily activities from order readiness to shipment, improve inventory accuracy, and collaborate with Customer Service and Warehouse teams to meet delivery requirements.

The role emphasizes KPI reporting, data analysis, and continuous improvement to reduce costs and enhance performance in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Several years of logistics, transportation, and inventory operations experience.
• Hands-on inventory accuracy and warehouse processes experience.
• Strong knowledge of transportation, carrier management, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily logistics and warehouse operations from order readiness through shipment completion.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, material movement, staging, and warehouse organization.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Warehouse teams to prioritize orders and meet delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure timely pickups and reliable service.
• Support logistics operations through KPI reporting, data analysis, and performance monitoring.
• Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and drive process improvements to reduce costs and improve accuracy.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Logistics

Data analysis

KPI reporting

Leadership and communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in science, art, and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers, and we will be better with you.

We are looking for a Logistics Analyst who is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about improving logistics, warehouse, and inventory operations. This onsite role offers the opportunity to support daily operations, improve processes, and help ensure strong service, safety, and performance in a warehouse and manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily logistics and warehouse operations, from order readiness through shipment completion, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, material movement, staging, and warehouse organization to maintain efficient operations and inventory control.
• Partner with Customer Service and Warehouse teams to prioritize orders, align operational activities, and meet customer delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure timely pickups, reliable service, and effective shipment execution.
• Support logistics operations through KPI reporting, data analysis, and performance monitoring to track results, identify trends, and drive data-driven decisions.
• Analyze operational data, identify bottlenecks and root causes, and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve inventory accuracy.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators, communicate performance insights, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize logistics and warehouse performance.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, warehouse management, and inventory operations.
• Hands-on experience with inventory management, inventory accuracy, material control, and warehouse processes.
• Strong knowledge of transportation and shipping processes, carrier management, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, KPI reporting, performance monitoring, and operational metrics.
• Strong analytical skill set with demonstrated experience in data analysis, trend identification, root cause analysis, and translating data insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement initiatives, optimize operational efficiency, and improve accuracy, productivity, and cost performance, supported by strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

What You’ll Get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5-days per week.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors:

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000 USD. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

SPONSORSHP:

Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

RELOCATION:

We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at (location) and must reside in area or be willing to commute.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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