Logistics Analyst III

Cherokee Federal•Frederick, MD

About The Position

Enhances product workflow by analyzing and developing logistics plans affecting production, distribution, and inventory. Drives improvement initiatives and solves complicated logistics problems to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize costs. A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Average experience is 5 years in medical logistics/supply chain operations or analytics
Strong knowledge of logistics concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to work independently
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to brief findings and recommendations
Proficiency in Microsoft® Office suite (Word®, Outlook®, Excel®)
Ability to learn and operate inventory/logistics systems (ERP/WMS/proprietary tools)
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident

Nice To Haves

Power BI/Tableau a plus

Responsibilities

Developing and refining logistics plans across distribution and inventory management functions
Creating and enforcing procedures that improve service levels, readiness, and cost control
Performing multi-factor analysis on supply performance (demand trends, lead times, backorders, expirations)
Building recurring and ad hoc reports to communicate performance, risk, and corrective actions
Troubleshooting complex logistics issues and driving root-cause analysis to resolution
Coordinating with leadership, customers, and vendors to align priorities and execution
Supporting training and knowledge transfer on updated procedures and tools
Performs other job-related duties as assigned