Logistics Analyst Financial Support & Cargo Claims

Penske Logistics LLC; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics LLC in Beachwood, OH is seeking a Logistics Analyst to audit freight and final mile charges, manage cargo claims, and drive cost accuracy through data analytics. This role focuses on improving operational efficiency and reducing payment cycles by applying robust problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate will build and maintain pricing models, track KPIs, and prepare weekly dashboards using Excel and related tools.

Qualifications

• 1 year comparable work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proficient computer skills to include Access, Excel, Microsoft Word.
• Willingness to travel and pass background screening.

Responsibilities

• Audit delivery charges: Verify final mile delivery invoices against proofs of delivery (POD) and service level agreements.
• Maintain pricing models: Ensure carrier rate updates are accurately reflected in payment systems to prevent billing exceptions.
• Resolve payment exceptions: Perform root-cause analysis on billing errors and audit failures, collaborating with internal teams and carriers to resolve issues quickly.
• Track cargo claims: Monitor and report on open claims, aging, recovery rates, and denial ratios.
• Identify loss trends: Analyze historical claims data to uncover root causes of recurring cargo damage/loss and elevate findings for corrective action.
• Manage reporting & KPIs: Extract and clean datasets from internal and external transportation management systems (TMS) to deliver weekly/monthly performance dashboards.
• Lead process improvement: Reduce invoice errors, shorten payment cycle times, and improve claims recovery outcomes.
• Document processes: Map out current and future-state workflows to support system updates and team training.
• Standard operations: Daily data-pulling tasks and applying established business rules to daily error management.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Summary:

The Logistics Analyst manages the auditing, payment integrity, and continuous improvement of freight billing, final mile delivery charges, and cargo claims. This role leverages data analytics to drive cost accuracy, improve operational efficiency, and maximize claims recovery.

Major Responsibilities:

Freight & Final Mile Audit

• Audit delivery charges: Verify final mile delivery invoices against proofs of delivery (POD) and service level agreements.
• Maintain pricing models: Ensure carrier rate updates are accurately reflected in payment systems to prevent billing exceptions.
• Resolve payment exceptions: Perform root-cause analysis on billing errors and audit failures, collaborating with internal teams and carriers to resolve issues quickly.

Claims Management & Data Analytics

• Track cargo claims: Monitor and report on open claims, aging, recovery rates, and denial ratios.
• Identify loss trends: Analyze historical claims data to uncover root causes of recurring cargo damage/loss and elevate findings for corrective action.
• Manage reporting & KPIs: Extract and clean datasets from internal and external transportation management systems (TMS) to deliver weekly/monthly performance dashboards.

Process Improvement

• Optimize workflows: Lead initiatives to reduce invoice errors, shorten payment cycle times, and improve claims recovery outcomes.
• Document processes: Map out current and future-state workflows to support system updates and team training.
• Standard operations: Handle recurring data-pulling tasks and apply established business rules to daily error management.

Qualifications:

• 1 year comparable work experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Some college preferred

• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong problem solving and time management skills required

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

• Candidate must possess strong computer skills to include: Access, Excel, Microsoft Word

• Consistently demonstrates proven ability to learn and use necessary tools

• Ability to follows process and standard procedures

• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain

Job Family: Analytics & Intelligence

Address: 3000 Auburn Dr

Primary Location: US-OH-Beachwood

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2608785