Program Manager, Logistics Analytics & Operations

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC; Carson (AL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Paid parental leave

Medical/dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible benefits

On-site preschool

On-site employee gym

Generous employee discount

Casual dress

Job summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC is seeking a Program Manager to drive data‑driven improvements in distribution and transportation. You will own operational analytics initiatives, build models in Excel/SQL/Python, and deliver actionable insights that accelerate a fast‑moving supply chain.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams, define scope and metrics, and mentor others to turn data into decisions. This is a full‑time on‑site role with competitive benefits and local market pay.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in operational analytics, supply chain analysis, or project management within a distribution, logistics, or related environment.
• Fluency in SQL — comfortable writing queries, joining tables, and aggregating data from large operational datasets.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional projects end‑to‑end, including scope definition, stakeholder alignment, and post‑implementation measurement.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational improvement initiatives across our distribution centers and transportation network — defining scope, timelines, budgets, and success metrics, then tracking results after go‑live to make sure gains stick.
• Build and maintain analytical models in Excel, SQL, and Python/VBA that surface trends, measure project impact, and automate repetitive workflows so your team can spend time on decisions, not data wrangling.
• Write SQL queries to pull and analyze operational data directly from source systems, translating large and complex datasets into clear recommendations leadership can act on.
• Design automated reporting solutions that deliver real-time operational insights, support root‑cause analysis, and reduce the manual lift of recurring reports.
• Partner cross‑functionally to align priorities, clear obstacles, and keep initiatives on track — connecting the right people and sharing what you learn to raise the quality of project and data work across the team.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

VBA

Job description

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC is seeking a Program Manager to drive data‑driven improvements in distribution and transportation. You will own operational analytics initiatives, build models in Excel/SQL/Python, and deliver actionable insights that accelerate a fast‑moving supply chain.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams, define scope and metrics, and mentor others to turn data into decisions. This is a full‑time on‑site role with competitive benefits and local market pay.