Senior Logistics Analyst: Routing, Cost Savings & Solutions

Socket.dev; Redford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst in the greater Detroit area to act as a liaison among Operations, Engineering and Technology, providing feedback on systems implementations and coordinating cost-saving initiatives.

The role requires 1–4 years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree in business administration or logistics, and strong communication skills. Expect standard business hours with potential travel and interaction across senior levels.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of comparable work experience or internships preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Logistics & Supply Chain Management required
• Fundamental understanding or desire to learn transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts required
• Strong written and oral communication skills required
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint required
• Ability to follow process and standard procedures 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

Excel

Access

Office suite

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst in the greater Detroit area to act as a liaison among Operations, Engineering and Technology, providing feedback on systems implementations and coordinating cost-saving initiatives.

The role requires 1–4 years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree in business administration or logistics, and strong communication skills. Expect standard business hours with potential travel and interaction across senior levels.