Analyst, Logistics Cost Management

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

2d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is seeking an Analyst, Logistics Cost Management to support the creation of a stable and cost-efficient logistics supply chain. The role analyzes and improves logistics structures and processes, develops cost estimates for sourcing and business decisions, and contributes to logistics planning and process digitalization. It is based at Scout Motors’ Blythewood location and requires 4–5 days per week in the office, with occasional travel for company events and in-person collaboration.

The analyst develops and maintains cost calculations for transportation, warehousing, packaging, and related supply-chain costs; conducts transportation evaluations and scenario analyses; and provides quantitative logistics input to sourcing activities. The role works closely with Procurement and teams across the business, supports supplier evaluations, and contributes to transportation strategy, network evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position also improves costing methods and models, identifies automation opportunities, and supports scalable data and reporting solutions. It creates management presentations, summaries, dashboards, and reports, and communicates findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders. This is a full-time, exempt position with a base salary range of $70,000–$85,000 and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, analytics, engineering, procurement, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including complex formulas, data modeling, and analytical tools.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, and data models in Power BI.
• Strong communication skills and ability to simplify complex topics for different audiences.
• High level of organization, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including creating executive-ready presentations and concise management summaries.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset.
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with a collaborative approach to achieving goals.
• Ability to work in the office 4–5 days per week at the Blythewood location and travel to company events from time to time.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, transportation, or supply-chain environments.
• Understanding of automotive logistics concepts, including transportation networks, packaging solutions, and material-flow concepts.
• Experience with process automation, AI tools, Power Automate, Power Query, Python, VBA, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with logistics cost modeling, transportation procurement, network analysis, and supply-chain analytics.
• Exposure to sourcing, procurement, or supplier-management processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute logistics cost calculations covering transportation, warehousing, packaging, and related supply-chain costs.
• Apply predefined costing methodologies and formulas using inputs from cross-functional stakeholders.
• Evaluate transportation costs to support sourcing, budgeting, and strategic supply-chain decisions.
• Perform scenario analyses and cost simulations to identify optimal logistics solutions.
• Deliver accurate logistics cost estimates on time to support sourcing milestones and business decisions.
• Provide logistics cost analysis and input during assigned sourcing activities.
• Analyze logistics concepts, transportation options, and associated costs to support supplier sourcing decisions.
• Partner with Procurement and cross-functional teams throughout the sourcing process.
• Participate in supplier evaluations and sourcing reviews, providing logistics expertise and quantitative recommendations.
• Recommend improvements to logistics costing methodologies, tools, and calculation models.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual activities using Excel, Power BI, AI-enabled tools, and process automation technologies.
• Support scalable data structures and reporting solutions and contribute to the digital transformation of logistics planning and cost modeling.
• Create management presentations and one-page summaries that communicate logistics analyses clearly and actionably.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI and other analytical tools.
• Prepare and present findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders, with support from logistics leadership as appropriate.
• Maintain effective communication across Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and supplier organizations.
• Assist with transportation strategy development, network evaluations, and cost-related projects.
• Support transportation and logistics initiatives as business needs require and contribute analytical expertise to supply-chain continuous improvement projects.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and income-protection insurance plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• 20 days of planned PTO, as accrued.
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO annually.
• 14 company or floating holidays annually.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders.
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual performance bonus program.
• Competitive compensation and benefits intended to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level