Logistics Data Analyst — Reporting & Process Improvement

Penske Logistics LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics LLC in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Logistics Analyst to distribute data and apply continuous improvement tools to support customer supply chain solutions. You will liaise between Operations and Penske support groups, provide technical support, document processes, and deliver customer reports and metrics.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data extraction, and adherence to project management principles to improve system solutions and meet deadlines.

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing technical support and prioritization related to system solutions.
• Responds to user inquiries, isolates problems, and supports implementation.
• Penske user and customer point of contact for review of existing system solutions and feedback/coordination of possible solutions.
• Ensure that system changes are accurate with limited impact.
• Applies established business rules for daily error management.
• Follow tasks/projects through to completion following project management principals.
• Document process flows to better engage end user requirements and translate to systems development/engineering as needed.
• Handles recurring tasks which may include generating daily reports, pulling relevant data from transportation/BI systems and formatting data for easy interpretation.
• Meet customer deadlines and provide required metrics/reports through data extraction.
• Maps and documents standard operating processes and participate in process improvement teams.
• Be able to resolve situations quickly, communicate status of problem, and work with the appropriate internal subject matter expert to resolve problems and support implementations.
• Interacts with the customer by phone, email or in person on an as needed basis.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

Access

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Penske Logistics LLC in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Logistics Analyst to distribute data and apply continuous improvement tools to support customer supply chain solutions. You will liaise between Operations and Penske support groups, provide technical support, document processes, and deliver customer reports and metrics.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data extraction, and adherence to project management principles to improve system solutions and meet deadlines.