Sr. Logistics Analyst – 3PL/LTL/TL

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

About The Position

Department: Global Purchasing

Reports to (Job Title): Director, Global Logistics

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