Logistics Analyst

Talentify; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Logistics Analyst (Junior) in Marlborough, MA. This onsite role offers remote flexibility and a contract-to-hire path for local MA candidates, with a requirement of being in the office one day per week if converted.

You will support inbound logistics, coordinate with carriers and vendors, and help resolve issues to ensure timely, efficient freight and store deliveries across the network.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of logistics, supply chain, or relevant internship experience.
• Strong MS Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication with carriers and vendors via email and phone.
• Resolve operational issues to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries.
• Track and report delays and escalation to internal teams.
• Produce daily/weekly reports for the Domestic Transportation Team.
• Support inbound transportation processes and inbound planning initiatives.

Skills

Logistics experience

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Carrier/vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Business/Industrial Eng

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Logistics Analyst

Location: Marlborough, MA

Onsite Flexibility: Remote

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract


• Contract Duration: Contract-to-hire potential (local to MA required for conversion; if converted, one day per week in office)


• Pay Rate: $24.00–$29.00 / Hour (USD)


• Shift / Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (30-minute break)


• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

As the Logistics Analyst – Junior, you are a crucial part of our supply chain network, providing solutions daily to our key strategic business partners, which supports the flow of goods from our domestic vendors to our stores. You'll ensure we get the right product, to the right place, at the right time, which keeps our stores exciting and ever-changing. Working in a fast-paced retail business, no day will be the same!

You will coordinate the resolutions of transactional inbound logistics issues through partnership with carriers, vendors and the Inbound Planning Team. You will handle incoming requests through various channels such as phone and email, and take initiative to resolve issues for carriers and vendors for shipments that have been assigned/routed to be picked up at vendor locations and delivered to client locations. You will provide operational reporting and help on special assignments with the Planning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage communication with carriers and vendors through the client Inbound Email box as well as by phone


• Take initiative to professionally resolve operational issues with carriers and vendors that result in efficient freight movements that pick up from vendors on-time and deliver to client locations on-time


• Coordinate with carriers to assess, track and report to internal stakeholders delays that could be associated with weather, Railroad line closures, etc.


• Daily and weekly reporting to Domestic Transportation Team


• Manage some operational processes within the Inbound Transportation team


• Monitor reporting and take action to resolve shipments that are not within defined compliance parameters


• Evaluate routing options based on department, Ladder Plan, transit times and vendor pickup requirements. Recommend optimal transportation solution using Less Than Truckload (LTL), Truck Load (TL) Intermodal, Consolidation, and Continuous Move methods.


• Create optimal freight movements maximizing cube, cartons and weight. Minimize out of route miles and reduce stop-offs for improved carrier sourcing and acceptance for assigned region.

Required Skills

• 1–5 years of logistics, supply chain, OR relevant internship experience


• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite experience:


• - Excel (analyzing data, pivot tables)


• - Outlook (half of the day is emailing to resolve time-critical matters)


• - Word and PowerPoint


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; product moves quickly through our supply chain network, it is important to react quickly to incoming requests


• Strong Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving skills; no day is the same in off-price retail, the ability to assess situations quickly and provide alternate solutions is key to success


• Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships; you are the face of the client to many of our external strategic partners


• Flexible and adaptable; priorities change frequently based on business demands, the ability to change direction quickly is critical


• Customer service mentality; providing a high level of service to our key partners is important


• Demonstrates the ability to manipulate and make inferences from data

Preferred Skills

• Transportation experience


• Transportation Management system experience


• Blue Yonder experience

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, or Industrial Engineering (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans


• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Interview process: 2 rounds of interviews, each consisting of one interviewer


• Contract-to-hire conversion potential is available only for candidates local to MA; if converted, the role requires one day per week in the office

About the Client

This client is a Fortune 500 retailer operating more than 4,500 stores globally, with a strong presence across North America and international markets. The organization is known for its off-price retail model and fast-moving supply chain, employing logistics analysts, supply chain specialists, transportation coordinators, and operations professionals who collaborate across vendor networks and internal planning teams to keep product flowing efficiently to stores.

Industry: Data & Analytics