Logistics Analyst – 2nd Shift

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics seeks a data analytics professional to develop actionable analyses for improving operational productivity and efficiency. Responsibilities include maintaining databases, building metrics and scorecards, and preparing reports with graphs and presentations to support business decisions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field and 1 year in supply chain/logistics, with advanced Excel/macros, SAP data extraction, and WMS experience to optimize operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of experience in comprehensive supply chain or logistics.
• Expertise preparing, importing and manipulating information in spreadsheets, databases and presentations.
• Ability to convert raw data into usable formats.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including macros.
• Solid data mining and development skills.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis and create queries.
• Ability to create solutions-based reports to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop actionable analyses to improve operational productivity and efficiency.
• Prepare operational analyses of services, projects and general business functions.
• Maintain databases and extract information.
• Develop metrics and scorecards to measure and improve performance.
• Research performance, productivity data, error rates and root causes.
• Review reports to identify operational issues across departments.
• Prepare reports, graphs, charts, presentations and other documents supporting analyses.
• Use systems and software to develop and maintain reporting tools for business decisions.
• Perform supplier and location waste walks to generate cost-saving ideas.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Query creation

Cost-saving analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Access

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

• Develop actionable analyses to improve operational productivity and efficiency
• Prepare operational analyses of services, projects and general business functions
• Maintain databases and extract information
• Develop metrics and scorecards to measure and improve performance
• Research performance, productivity data, error rates and root causes
• Review reports to identify operational issues across departments
• Prepare reports, graphs, charts, presentations and other documents supporting analyses
• Use systems and software to develop and maintain reporting tools for business decisions
• Perform supplier and location waste walks to generate cost-saving ideas

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
• 1 year of experience in comprehensive supply chain or logistics
• Expertise preparing, importing and manipulating information in spreadsheets, databases and presentations
• Ability to convert raw data into usable formats
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Access
• Ability to extract system data from SAP and use Excel/Access to develop reports
• Experience supporting Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), order management applications and database systems
• Advanced Excel skills, including macros
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Solid data mining and development skills
• Ability to perform statistical analysis and create queries
• Ability to create solutions-based reports to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Fundamental comprehension of warehouse operations and supply chain structure
• Solid verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills
• May be required to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must comply with GXO policies and applicable CDC, OSHA, state and local COVID safety requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in data analysis and reporting, with advanced skills in Excel and experience in supply chain and logistics operations. Proficient in developing metrics and scorecards to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Advanced Excel Skills
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• SAP Data Extraction
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Logistics and Supply Chain Expertise

Hard Skills

• Data Mining
• Statistical Analysis
• Database Management
• Spreadsheet Manipulation
• Performance Metrics Development
• Report Preparation
• Query Creation
• Cost-Saving Analysis
• Operational Analysis
• Presentation Development

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management

Industry Keywords

• Logistics
• Supply Chain
• Operational Efficiency
• Performance Improvement
• Data Analysis

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Access
• SAP
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)