Logistics Analyst

Kenco; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA/HRA and FSA

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a scheduling/operations professional to serve as the main contact for customers and lead initiatives across the supply chain. The role involves forecasting demand, planning daily operations, and coordinating reports for sales, production, and customers.

The position requires 3–5 years in scheduling/production planning, a high school diploma at minimum (Bachelor’s preferred), and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in material and production scheduling, planning manufacturing operations, transportation and logistics, or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating across sales, production, and operations to forecast demand and align schedules.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts appropriate inventory levels based on demand and production/shipping schedules.
• Develops forecasting models and analyzes sales, inventory, and promotions.
• Maintains reports and dashboards for sales, costs, and operations.

Skills

Forecasting

Scheduling

Production planning

Logistics coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or manufacturing related field

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.About the PositionThe position serves as the main point of contact to customers and leads customer initiatives between various elements of the supply chain by forecasting supply and demand for products and planning the schedule for daily operations. Responsibilities may include developing computer models, serving as a contact for sales and production operations, developing, analyzing, and coordinating a variety of production, sales and customer reports.FunctionsDetermines appropriate inventory levels based on the potential demand for goods, forecasting customer needs, and production and shipping schedule.Develops and maintains fundamental forecasting models to predict and adjust based on customer demand and strategy.Utilizes computer programs and systems to monitor and analyze sales, promotion, cyclical, customer, inventory, production.Serves as a customer contact and provides information for sales, materials management, scheduling, product and operational forecasts.Develops and maintains a variety of reports and dashboards regarding sales, customer promotions, costs, operations and other reports for customers or management.Assists leadership with coordinating the introduction, modification, or discontinuation of products or product lines, which includes maintaining skew numbers, inventory and order levels, and product lists, communicating status across the departments, and other activities.Develops relationships with stakeholders by resolving questions and concerns, developing and analyzing a variety of reports, and assisting with integrating operations and solutions.Ensures compliance with department policies, processes, and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.Identifies and defines proper processes and documentation to drive successful compliance with regulationsAssists with a variety of customer and internal projects, provides professional guidance, and recommends appropriate data-driven solutions.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredA minimum of 3-5 years of prior experience in material and production scheduling, planning manufacturing operations, transportation and logistics, inventory, or equivalent experienceBachelor’s Degree (in engineering or manufacturing related field) from a four-year college or university preferred.Project Management experience a plus.CompetenciesBusiness Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers.Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long-term organizational strategy.Travel RequirementsThis position is expected to travel approximately 25% or lessA passport is not required but recommended.DisclosuresThe statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.Benefits offered:Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accountsSupplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injuryDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Life and Supplemental LifeShort Term and Long Term DisabilityPaid Parental Leave401(k)Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)Employer Paid Holidays- 10 daysKenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.https://www.eeoc.gov/posterEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/