Remote Junior Logistics Analyst - Fast-Paced Supply Chain

Planet Group; Marlborough (MA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group in Marlborough, MA is seeking a junior Logistics Analyst to support inbound logistics, coordinating with carriers and vendors to ensure timely pickups and deliveries. You'll provide operational reporting and assist the Planning team, working in a fast-paced retail supply chain environment with remote work options.

You will handle requests via phone and email, analyze routing options, and help optimize freight movements using LTL, TL, intermodal methods while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of logistics, supply chain, or relevant internship experience.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite experience (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with prompt action on requests.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to assess situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication with carriers and vendors via phone and email.
• Resolve operational issues to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
• Coordinate with carriers to report delays due to weather or other disruptions.
• Provide daily/weekly reporting to Domestic Transportation Team.
• Manage processes within the Inbound Transportation team.
• Monitor reporting and resolve shipments not meeting compliance parameters.
• Evaluate routing options based on transit times and requirements.
• Recommend transportation solutions (LTL, TL, Intermodal).
• Create optimal freight movements by maximizing cube, cartons, and weight.
• Minimize out-of-route miles and reduce stop-offs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (Logistics/Business/Industrial Engineering)

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Blue Yonder

Job description

Planet Group in Marlborough, MA is seeking a junior Logistics Analyst to support inbound logistics, coordinating with carriers and vendors to ensure timely pickups and deliveries. You'll provide operational reporting and assist the Planning team, working in a fast-paced retail supply chain environment with remote work options.

You will handle requests via phone and email, analyze routing options, and help optimize freight movements using LTL, TL, intermodal methods while maintaining strong