Logistics Optimization Analyst

Performance Food Group; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Corporate Logistics Analyst to identify optimization opportunities across transportation, intercompany movements and backhauls. You will leverage network modeling tools to grow logistics income and improve efficiency.

Applicants should understand procurement and logistics concepts, and be proficient with Excel, Access, PowerPoint and related modeling programs. Moderate travel and collaboration with regional teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–2 years in logistics or procurement related role.
• Preferred 2–4 years in analytics within logistics or procurement.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate network optimization planning using modeling software.
• Collaborate with Regional and Local Logistics Managers for central planning.
• Provide implementation and developmental support for new projects.
• Present data at meetings and conference/Webex calls.
• Travel to locations to review vendor profiles, performance metrics, and audit processes.
• Enter freight rates, carrier information, lane information and other data into TMS systems.
• Route, tender, invoice and process logistics loads.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Management, Logistics or Operations

Job description

Performance Food Group is seeking a Corporate Logistics Analyst to identify optimization opportunities across transportation, intercompany movements and backhauls. You will leverage network modeling tools to grow logistics income and improve efficiency.

Applicants should understand procurement and logistics concepts, and be proficient with Excel, Access, PowerPoint and related modeling programs. Moderate travel and collaboration with regional teams are expected.