Logistics Analyst: Onsite Ops & Process Improvement

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

Job summary

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Logistics Analyst to optimize warehouse and inventory operations onsite in Illinois. You will lead daily logistics activities, monitor performance, and collaborate with Customer Service and Warehouse teams to meet delivery requirements.

You will analyze data, identify bottlenecks, implement improvements, and develop KPIs to drive cost efficiency and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, Business Administration, or 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 regulatory requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems, KPI reporting, performance monitoring, and operational metrics.
• Strong analytical skills with data analysis, trend identification, root cause analysis, and translating data insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, productivity, and cost performance, supported by leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily logistics and warehouse operations from order readiness through shipment completion.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Process improvement

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

KPI reporting tools

Job description

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Logistics Analyst to optimize warehouse and inventory operations onsite in Illinois. You will lead daily logistics activities, monitor performance, and collaborate with Customer Service and Warehouse teams to meet delivery requirements.

You will analyze data, identify bottlenecks, implement improvements, and develop KPIs to drive cost efficiency and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.