Senior Logistics Analyst - Data-Driven Optimization

Associated Materials Innovations; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations in Ohio is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst to design and improve logistics and material flow across plants, warehouses, and transportation networks. You will drive service, cost, safety, and asset utilization in a high-volume environment.

You will collaborate with plant operations, transportation, procurement, and distribution teams, with 25%–50% travel and some flexibility for a home office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Business analytics or related field.
• 5+ years of logistics, supply chain, or inventory management experience required.
• Vendor management/qualification experience preferred.
• Exceptional negotiation and transportation pricing strategy skills.
• Experience with TMS, MRP, and JIT inventory practices is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to effectively communicate to peers, execs and leadership.
• Intermediate/advanced MS Office applications (Excel).
• Experience with Palantir Foundry and Power BI a plus.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Modeling: Perform data mining, cost/benefit analysis, and network studies to improve logistics efficiency.
• Performance Metrics (KPIs): Develop and maintain logistics dashboards to monitor transportation, warehouse, and supplier performance.
• Optimization & Cost Reduction: Identify bottlenecks, analyze freight costs, and implement improvements to lower overall landed costs.
• Transportation & Carrier Management: Manage complex shipments, negotiate with carriers, and resolve service issues.
• Process Improvement: Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and leverage technology to streamline supply chain workflows.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance, training, and support to lower-level analysts and coordinators.

Skills

Data analysis

KPIs

Logistics optimization

Vendor management

Negotiation

Excel

Palantir Foundry

Power BI

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TMS

MRP

JIT inventory

Power BI

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Associated Materials Innovations in Ohio is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst to design and improve logistics and material flow across plants, warehouses, and transportation networks. You will drive service, cost, safety, and asset utilization in a high-volume environment.

You will collaborate with plant operations, transportation, procurement, and distribution teams, with 25%–50% travel and some flexibility for a home office.