Senior Logistics Analyst: 3PL/LTL/TL Strategy & Optimization

Safe Fleet; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Fleet in Southfield, MI, seeks a Senior Logistics Analyst in Global Purchasing to optimize transportation and turn data into insights that improve carrier performance and reduce costs across the freight network.

You will analyze lanes, manage LTL and TL, support FTL/bid requests, and own TMS performance. A Bachelor’s in supply chain (MBA helpful) and 10+ years in logistics are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field or equivalent experience.
• MBA is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide issue-resolution and freight claim guidance for shipments (LTL/TL).
• Support Biz Units with FTL and spot-bid requests.
• Monitor LTL/FTL network performance and cost trends.
• Generate reports to monitor service, transit times, and costs.
• Lead carrier negotiations and performance reviews (QBRs/CBRs).
• Own and improve TMS functionality: rating, routing, tendering, and audits.
• Ensure invoice accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Excel

Logistics mgmt

Data analytics

3PL

Carrier management

Communication

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

MBA (advantageous)

Tools

SMC3

ClassIT+

Job description

Safe Fleet in Southfield, MI, seeks a Senior Logistics Analyst in Global Purchasing to optimize transportation and turn data into insights that improve carrier performance and reduce costs across the freight network.

You will analyze lanes, manage LTL and TL, support FTL/bid requests, and own TMS performance. A Bachelor’s in supply chain (MBA helpful) and 10+ years in logistics are required.