Supply Chain Analyst

Neapco; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Neapco is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to optimize transportation spend and logistics performance. The role collaborates with finance, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure cost-effective, compliant transportation activities while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include managing carrier relationships, contract management, and addressing disruptions with proactive sourcing and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in transportation contracts or MP&L.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP & Plex preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with carriers, 3PL providers, and freight claims.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze company transportation spend to ensure cost efficiency and budget alignment.
• Support cost studies and provide analysis to guide strategic sourcing and operational decisions.
• Coordinate among suppliers and plants to address supply chain disruptions such as shortages, delays, or acts of god by securing alternate sourcing, expediting shipments and managing capacity issues.
• Inform cross-functional teams and provide recommendations regarding supplier relief requests.
• Manage large-value and international freight claims, coordinating with providers and internal stakeholders for timely resolution.
• Oversee cargo insurance processes and ensure shipments are properly protected based on value and risk exposure.
• Maintain strong relationships with carriers and 3PL providers to ensure service performance and issue resolution.
• Escalate operational or 3PL provider service issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support carrier selection and contract management initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Plex

Job description

Since 1921, Neapco has been a leading supplier of innovative driveline solutions to original equipment manufacturers and the global automotive industry. Neapco designs, manufactures, and distributes high quality, cost-effective OEM and aftermarket driveline products for automotive, light truck, heavy truck, off-road, off-highway, agriculture, and industrial applications. Recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business “Fast 50” in 2020 and Private 200 in 2021, and honored with multiple Supplier Quality Awards, Neapco’s agile, passionate, and diverse approach fuels a relentless focus on establishing, maintaining, and strengthening professional partnerships. As we move forward into our new century, Neapco continues our long tradition of quality and excellence by placing team members first, from safety and personal enrichment to professional development.

Supply Chain Analyst

Responsible for managing transportation operations, controlling freight spend, and optimizing logistics performance across the supply chain. This role partners with third-party logistics providers, finance, and internal business units to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and compliant transportation activities while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Including but not limited to:

Transportation & Constraint Management

• Manage and analyze company transportation spend to ensure cost efficiency and budget alignment.
• Support cost studies and provide analysis to guide strategic sourcing and operational decisions.
• Coordinate among suppliers and plants to address supply chain disruptions such as supplier shortages, shipping delays or acts of god by securing alternate sourcing, expedite shipments and manage capacity issues
• Inform cross functional teams and provide recommendations regarding supplier relief request
• Manage large-value and international freight claims, coordinating with providers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee cargo insurance processes and ensure shipments are properly protected based on value and risk exposure.

Carrier & 3PL Management Contracts

• Maintain strong relationships with carriers and third-party logistics provider (3PL) to ensure service performance and issue resolution.
• Escalate operational or 3PL Provider service issues and work collaboratively to implement corrective actions.
• Support carrier selection and contract management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred
• 4-7 Years experience in transportation contracts, or Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L)
• Experience with ERP systems; preferred SAP & Plex
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with carriers, 3PL providers, and freight claims
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills