Transportation & Log Analyst

Kenan Advantage Group; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group in North Canton, OH, is seeking a Transportation and Logistics Analyst to perform data-driven transportation and logistics analysis to support internal and external requirements. You will collaborate with operations and carrier management to develop insights that drive process improvements and financial performance.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel analysis, cross-functional teamwork, and the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations for service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, supply-chain or quantitative field preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel data handling and statistical analysis.
• 2–4 years of experience in logistics analysis and design.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proven track record managing analytical projects with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support account management.
• Review service level agreements with vendors and customers to identify value opportunities.
• Concisely communicate assumptions, findings, and recommendations to teams.
• Query and analyze customer, logistics, and financial data from multiple sources.
• Perform quantitative analysis using advanced Excel and statistics.
• Support and maintain logistics software solutions used by KAG.
• Monitor service levels and contribute to ad hoc projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proven track record managing analytics

Education

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

Tools

Sourcing Optimizer

Job description

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

• 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.