Logistics & Optimization Analyst: Forecasting & Cost Insights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & Wellness benefits

401k with company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Global Partners LP is seeking a Logistics and Optimization Analyst to join the Supply and Distribution team in Newton, MA. You will forecast, schedule, and optimize truck deliveries, monitor tank levels with Insite360 and similar tools, and identify the lowest delivered cost across supply scenarios.

The role expands to optimization software use, inventory management, and load building with trucking partners, while collaborating with haulers and the Credit Department. Bachelor's degree required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Experience in logistics or supply chain preferred.
• Proficient with MS Excel and data analysis.

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 exceptions to pricing logistics (TVAs, hauler changes, site setup).
• Coordinate deliveries that require credit approval with the Credit Department.
• Assist accounting with pricing or delivery issues (invoices, freight rates).
• Be available for after hours or weekend supply or hauling issues.

Skills

Logistics

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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 Newton, MA. You will forecast, schedule, and optimize truck deliveries, monitor tank levels with Insite360 and similar tools, and identify the lowest delivered cost across supply scenarios.

The role expands to optimization software use, inventory management, and load building with trucking partners, while collaborating with haulers and the Credit Department. Bachelor's degree required.