Logistics Data Analyst

Mai Placement; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Mai Placement in Newark, NJ is seeking a Logistics Data Analyst who can transform complex operational data into insights that guide decisions and improve performance across logistics functions.

You will build KPI dashboards, conduct ROI and cost analysis, and partner with Finance and Operations to ensure data accuracy and actionable reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical experience collecting, cleaning, organizing, and interpreting operational or financial data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with large datasets.
• Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, ThoughtSpot, SQL-based reporting, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, timely data to support operational and leadership decisions.
• Analyze logistics data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Validate operational initiatives and process improvements using performance data.
• Distinguish one-time anomalies from recurring operational issues.
• Analyze logistics costs, shipment economics, billing trends, and operating expenses.
• Identify cost drivers, variances, savings opportunities, and areas of cost leakage.
• Support Logistics leadership with P&L visibility and financial reporting.
• Partner with Finance to ensure reporting accuracy and data integrity.
• Build, maintain, and improve KPI dashboards and operational scorecards.
• Define reporting logic and ensure metrics are clearly understood by stakeholders.
• Maintain recurring reports while responding to ad hoc analysis requests.
• Update reporting structures as business processes evolve.
• Perform root-cause analysis for operational challenges and service issues.
• Measure project performance before and after implementation.
• Develop ROI analyses to support business decisions and process improvements.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure logistics reporting is accurate, reliable, and consistent.
• Investigate discrepancies across multiple data sources.
• Document data definitions, assumptions, and calculation methodologies.
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve data quality issues.
• Present complex analysis in clear, actionable business terms.
• Partner with Logistics, Warehouse, Finance, Technology, and Operations teams.
• Translate business questions into meaningful data analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Data storytelling

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ThoughtSpot

SQL-based reporting

Job description

Logistics Data Analyst

Newark, NJ
$70,000

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Logistics Data Analyst to serve as the data expert for its Logistics department. This role is responsible for transforming complex operational data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making, improve performance, and provide financial visibility across logistics operations.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving business problems through data, identifying trends and root causes, and communicating findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This position plays a key role in supporting leadership through KPI reporting, dashboard development, operational analysis, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Data & Decision Support

• Produce accurate, timely, and actionable data to support operational and leadership decisions
• Analyze logistics data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Validate operational initiatives and process improvements using performance data
• Distinguish one-time anomalies from recurring operational issues

Financial & P&L Analysis

• Analyze logistics costs, shipment economics, billing trends, and operational expenses
• Identify cost drivers, variances, savings opportunities, and areas of cost leakage
• Support Logistics leadership with P&L visibility and financial reporting
• Partner with Finance to ensure reporting accuracy and data integrity

Reporting & Dashboard Management

• Build, maintain, and improve KPI dashboards and operational scorecards
• Define reporting logic and ensure metrics are clearly understood by stakeholders
• Maintain recurring reports while responding to ad hoc analysis requests
• Update reporting structures as business processes evolve

Project & Performance Analysis

• Perform root-cause analysis for operational challenges and service issues
• Measure project performance before and after implementation
• Develop ROI analyses to support business decisions and process improvements
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve operational efficiency

Data Quality & Governance

• Ensure logistics reporting is accurate, reliable, and consistent
• Investigate discrepancies across multiple data sources
• Document data definitions, assumptions, and calculation methodologies
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve data quality issues

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Present complex analysis in clear, actionable business terms
• Partner with Logistics, Warehouse, Finance, Technology, and Operations teams
• Translate business questions into meaningful data analysis and recommendations

Qualifications

Required

• Strong analytical experience collecting, cleaning, organizing, and interpreting operational or financial data
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience working with large datasets
• Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, ThoughtSpot, SQL-based reporting, or similar platforms
• Ability to explain data logic and findings in clear business language
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring reports alongside ad hoc requests
• Experience investigating and resolving data discrepancies across multiple systems

Preferred

• Experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, warehousing, manufacturing, or distribution
• Familiarity with TMS, WMS, ERP, shipping, routing, carrier, billing, or order management systems
• SQL or database querying experience

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning raw data into actionable insights, thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, and takes ownership of reporting accuracy. The successful candidate is naturally curious, detail-oriented, and able to influence business decisions through thoughtful analysis and clear communication.