Logistics Senior Cost Analyst

Socket.dev; Lincoln (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Overtime pay

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Honda is seeking a Transportation Cost Analyst to lead data collection, validation, and analysis of CPU across the logistics network, supporting a $500M+ transportation budget and cost optimization initiatives.

Hybrid work environment with overtime during budget cycles; strong analytical skills, Excel, Power BI, and cross-functional collaboration are essential for turning financial data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field.
• 2–6 years in logistics, supply chain cost analysis, or financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and database reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret and communicate financial/variance data to leadership.
• Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection, validation, and analysis for Transportation cost data across new and existing production models, routes, and regions to calculate CPU and monitor/modify systems and processes to meet overall customer requirements.
• Provide direction for CPU variance investigation, identify cost drivers, and prepare detailed variance explanations for budget evaluations and planning purposes.
• Standardize and document Transportation CPU calculation processes and support cross-functional cost improvement initiatives
• Lead Transportation CPU planning, including changepoint analysis and cost input logic for new model launch and maker layout evaluations.
• Provide direction to develop and maintain dashboards/reports and lead improvement CPU visibility
• Lead Transportation CPU business plan theme cost activity and associate development opportunities for system/analytics training

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

Database reporting

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Database reporting tools

Job description

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Lead and create processes to monitor, analyze, and report Cost Per Unit (CPU) data across the logistics network to support the overall Transportation cost and budget evaluations. This role ensures CPU accuracy, identifies cost variances, and provides actionable insights that support a $500M+ transportation budget and drive cost optimization strategies.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the collection, validation, and analysis for Transportation cost data across new and existing production models, routes, and regions to calculate CPU and monitor/modify systems and processes to meet overall customer requirements.
• Provide direction for CPU variance investigation, identify cost drivers, and prepare detailed variance explanations for budget evaluations and planning purposes.
• Standardize and document Transportation CPU calculation processes and support cross-functional cost improvement initiatives
• Lead Transportation CPU planning, including changepoint analysis and cost input logic for new model launch and maker layout evaluations.
• Provide direction to develop and maintain dashboards/reports and lead improvement CPU visibility
• Lead Transportation CPU business plan theme cost activity and associate development opportunities for system/analytics training

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field

Minimum Experience:

• 2–6 years in logistics, supply chain cost analysis, or financial reporting

Other Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and database reporting tools
• Ability to interpret and communicate financial/variance data to leadership
• Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy and continuous improvement
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration

Job Dimensions

No. of Direct Reports: 0

No. of Indirect Reports: 0

Financial Dimensions: Supports analysis and reporting for a $500M+ transportation budget.

Decisions Expected

• Identify and elevate CPU variances and potential risks to budget accuracy
• Recommend corrective actions or countermeasures to the Cost Tech Lead
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of CPU data and variance reporting

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced environment with critical deadlines
• Requires overtime during budget cycles (5–10 hours per week on average)
• Occasional travel between plants/divisions or for project assignments
• Hybrid work conditions with mix of data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.