Senior Logistics Analyst: Data-Driven Routing & Optimization

Penske; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics seeks a Senior Logistics Analyst to act as a liaison between Operations, Engineering and Technology, guiding data-driven routing and cost-saving initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration with senior leaders and participation in continuous improvement projects.

The position is based at a Penske facility in Michigan, with standard Monday–Friday hours and travel as needed to meet customer deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1 - 4 years comparable work experience, internships, or studies preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required: Business Administration, Logistics & Supply Chain Management required
• Fundamental understanding or desire to learn transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts are required
• Strong written and oral communication skills required
• Intermediate experience with Access and Excel required
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint required
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation and drug screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Works within a prescribed process using tools to analyze data, generate standard routing or load plans, and provide reports and metrics on a regular basis to ensure solution effectiveness.
• Supports the design and implementation of a developed supply chain solution as it relates to specific Penske business agreements.
• Participate in process improvement teams and cost saving initiatives.
• Applies tactical processes daily within the established business rules.
• Meet customer deadlines and provide required metrics
• Interacts with the customer by phone, email or in person on an as needed basis.
• Be able to resolve situations quickly, communicate status of problem, and work with the appropriate subject matter expert until it is fixed with the guidance of a more senior level associate
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Tools

Access

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics seeks a Senior Logistics Analyst to act as a liaison between Operations, Engineering and Technology, guiding data-driven routing and cost-saving initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration with senior leaders and participation in continuous improvement projects.

The position is based at a Penske facility in Michigan, with standard Monday–Friday hours and travel as needed to meet customer deadlines.