Transportation & Log Analyst

KAG LOGISTICS INC; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KAG LOGISTICS INC in North Canton, OH seeks a Transportation and Logistics Analyst to perform data-driven logistics analysis and support supply chain improvement efforts. You will work with operations and carrier management to develop insights, drive process improvements, and support growth and profitability.

The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, collaboration with vendors and customers, and ongoing monitoring of service levels using advanced Excel and logistics tools.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing analytical projects and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in logistics, supply-chain, or quantitative field preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel data handling and analytical skills.
• 2-4 years of experience in logistics analysis and design.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Advanced Sourcing Optimizer experience.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaboration across internal teams to support account management.
• Review service level metrics with vendors and customers to increase value.
• Concisely communicate assumptions, findings, and recommendations.
• Query, collect, and analyze logistics data from various sources.
• Perform quantitative analysis using advanced Excel and statistical methods.
• Coordinate post-event vendor selection and procurement management.
• Support measurement of SLAs and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain carrier management software solutions used by the company.

Skills

Analytical project management

Strong organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, supply-chain or quantitative field

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Sourcing Optimizer

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 95 North Canton OH - North Canton, OH, Position Type: LOG Support, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Salary, Job Category: IC1, Shift: (ONSITE in North Canton, OH) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday

Position Summary

The Transportation and Logistic Analyst position is responsible for performing transportation and logistics analysis to support customer internal and external analytic requirements. This position will work directly with the operations team and carrier management groups to support supply chain analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. The overall objective of this position will be to develop insights and recommendations that drive implementation of process improvements, business growth and financial performance.

Essential Functions

• Fosters collaboration with internal associates cross-functionally to support account management activities
• Will collaborate with vendors and may also collaborate with customers to review service level agreement metrics and opportunities to increase value
• Concisely communicates assumptions, findings, recommendations of analysis and business rules with internal teams and customers
• Queries, collects, and analyzes customer, Logistics financial and operational data sets for analysis from various data sources
• Performs quantitative analysis using advanced Excel skills, statistical methods, and other logistics design and analytical tools
• Procurement event management and coordinate/administer post-event vendor selection process
• Supports Logistics to measure and monitor service level agreements, strategic initiatives and ad hoc projects as necessary
• Support and maintain all KAG Logistics Carrier Management 3rd party software solutions used to facilitate KAG Logistics business

Qualifications: Qualifications

• Proven track record managing analytical projects and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in Logistics, supply-chain or quantitative field preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel data handling and analytical skills
• 2-4 year experience in logistics analysis and design
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in written and verbal communication
• Advanced Sourcing Optimizer experience

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change.

All employees of the Company are expected to:

• Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
• Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
• Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.

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