Logistics Transportation Analyst: KPI & Cost Optimization

Armstrong World Industries; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 56,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Logistics Transportation Analyst to drive logistics performance, partner across the organization, and lead action plans for service excellence and supply chain strategies.

The role develops KPIs, collaborates with carriers, and manages freight tendering, claims, and cost improvements, offering progression from Level I to Level III and exposure to SAP S/4HANA and Manhattan TMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in logistics or supply chain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and interact with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop KPIs for service provider performance and support carrier scorecard reviews.
• Coordinate use of TMS systems for freight tendering, rating and accruals.
• Strengthen partnerships with logistics providers to achieve win-win results.
• Assist in rate establishment, maintenance and communications.
• Support finance and transportation forecasting and budgeting.

Skills

Budgeting and Forecasting Experience

Strong Understanding of Accounting

Auditing Experience

Account Reconciliation Skills

Monthly Reporting Expertise

High Attention to Detail

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Manhattan TMS

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

Armstrong World Industries in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Logistics Transportation Analyst to drive logistics performance, partner across the organization, and lead action plans for service excellence and supply chain strategies.

The role develops KPIs, collaborates with carriers, and manages freight tendering, claims, and cost improvements, offering progression from Level I to Level III and exposure to SAP S/4HANA and Manhattan TMS.