Logistics & Optimization Analyst: Drive Delivery Savings

Global Partners LP; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Global Partners LP is seeking a Logistics and Optimization Analyst to join the Supply and Distribution team in Massachusetts. You will forecast and optimize truck deliveries, coordinate haulers, and monitor contract volumes, leveraging systems like PDI, Smartbuy, Axxis, and Insite 360 to improve cost and efficiency.

You will expand into optimization software and inventory management, supporting load building and pricing decisions while collaborating across departments to ensure timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge.
• Logistics experience preferred.
• Strong math and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel (pivot tables).
• Ability to work independently and accurately in time-sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, schedule, and optimize deliveries to accounts.
• Coordinate with haulers on delivery issues.
• Track contract volume requirements with suppliers and manage supply accordingly.
• Experience with software systems used by the team (PDI, Smartbuy, Axxis, Insite 360, etc.).
• Manage pricing exceptions and related logistics adjustments (TVAs, hauler changes, site setup).
• Coordinate deliveries requiring credit approval with the Credit Department.
• Assist accounting with pricing or delivery issues (BOLS, invoices, freight rates).
• Support delivery issues that require hauler and salesperson involvement.
• Be available for after-hours or weekend supply or hauling issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Organization

Multitasking

Relationship building

Professional demeanor

Logistics experience

Analytical mindset

MS Office (Excel)

Independence

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge

Tools

PDI

Smartbuy

Axxis

Insite 360

Job description

Global Partners LP is seeking a Logistics and Optimization Analyst to join the Supply and Distribution team in Massachusetts. You will forecast and optimize truck deliveries, coordinate haulers, and monitor contract volumes, leveraging systems like PDI, Smartbuy, Axxis, and Insite 360 to improve cost and efficiency.

You will expand into optimization software and inventory management, supporting load building and pricing decisions while collaborating across departments to ensure timely execution.