Sr. Logistics Analyst - 3PL/LTL/TL

Safe Fleet; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarience Technologies is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst to drive smarter, cost-efficient transportation by turning logistics data into actionable insights and improving carrier performance.

This role focuses on LTL/FTL optimization, freight auditing, and TMS enhancements, with responsibilities spanning vendor negotiations and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field or equivalent working experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Logistics Management including 3PL, LTL, TL.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience utilizing SMC3 programs and ClassIT+.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide issue-resolution and freight claim guidance for shipments, focusing on LTL and truckload movements.
• Support Business Units with FTL and expedite spot-bid requests as needed.
• Maintain awareness of small-parcel and ocean logistics while prioritizing LTL/FTL performance.
• Generate and analyze reporting to monitor service performance, transit times, and cost trends.
• Conduct analysis to support optimization and strategic decision-making.
• Provide regular exception reporting to highlight logistics issues.
• Manage LTL and truckload carrier relationships, KPI development and reviews (QBRs/CBRs).
• Lead lane analysis, routing guide compliance, and carrier negotiations for better rates and service.
• Own and continuously improve TMS functionality (rating, routing, tendering, freight audit).
• Process and review LTL and FTL freight audit and pay activities, ensuring invoice accuracy.
• Support commodity team in management of supplier crises to ensure supply continuity.
• Be a student of learning and leverage AI to achieve superior results.
• Develop cross-functional relationships across the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

MBA

Tools

SMC3 programs

ClassIT+

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department

Global Purchasing

Reports To (Job Title)

Director, Global Logistics

Senior Logistics Analyst

The Senior Logistics Analyst plays a key role in driving smarter, more efficient transportation by turning logistics data into actionable insights, improving carrier performance, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs and strengthen service across the freight network.

Responsibilities

• Provide issue‑resolution and freight claim guidance for shipments, with a primary focus on LTL and truckload movements.
• Support Business Units with FTL and expedite spot‑bid requests as needed.
• Maintain foundational awareness of small‑parcel and ocean logistics while prioritizing LTL and FTL network performance and execution.
• Generate and analyze reporting to monitor service performance, transit times, and cost trends.
• Conduct analysis and compile transportation statistics to support optimization and strategic decision‑making.
• Provide regular exception reporting to highlight and address logistics issues.
• Manage LTL and truckload carrier relationships, ensuring adherence to SOPs, KPI development and monitoring, and leading carrier performance reviews (QBRs/CBRs).
• Lead lane analysis, routing guide compliance, and carrier negotiations to secure competitive LTL rates and improve service outcomes.
• Own and continuously improve TMS functionality, including rating, routing, tendering, and freight audit processes, driving efficiency, accuracy, and system optimization through ongoing analysis and enhancements.
• Process and review LTL and FTL freight audit and pay activities, ensuring invoice accuracy and resolution of discrepancies.
• Support commodity team in management of supplier crises to ensure supply continuity.
• Be a student of learning and leverage AI to achieve superior results.
• Develop strong cross‑functional and business unit relationships.
• Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements, all candidates must be presently classified as a “US Person" which includes: a United States citizen; a permanent legal resident (green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status).

Clarience Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Requirements

Education Requirement(s)

• Bachelor’s degree desired in supply chain or related field, or equivalent working experience
• An MBA is advantageous but not essential

Experience Requirement(s)

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Logistics Management including 3PL, LTL, TL
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience utilizing SMC3 programs and ClassIT+
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities