Logistics Analyst, 1st Shift

GXO Logistics•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Logistics Analyst (also described in the posting as Warehouse Analyst, Logistics) develops actionable analyses to improve the productivity and efficiency of warehouse and logistics operations. The role prepares operational analyses, maintains databases, creates metrics and scorecards, researches performance and productivity data, and prepares reports and presentations to support business decisions. It also uses business systems and software to maintain reporting tools and performs supplier and location waste walks to identify potential cost savings. The position is scheduled for the 1st shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. GXO offers competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance and more. The role is part of GXO, a global provider of supply chain solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience.
At least 1 year of experience in comprehensive supply chain or logistics.
Expertise preparing, importing, and manipulating information in spreadsheets, databases, and presentations, and converting raw data into usable formats.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Access), extracting system data from SAP, and using Excel/Access to develop reports.
Experience supporting Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), order management applications, and database systems.
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform macros.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP.
Solid data mining and development skills, including the ability to perform statistical analysis and create queries.
Ability to create solutions-based reports that improve operational efficiency and increase customer satisfaction.
Fundamental comprehension of warehouse operations and supply chain structure.
Solid verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare operational analyses of services, projects, and general business functions.
Maintain databases, extract information, and develop metrics and scorecards to measure and improve overall performance.
Research operational performance and productivity data, error rates, and root causes; review reports to identify issues across departments.
Prepare reports, graphs, charts, presentations, and other documents to support analyses.
Use systems and software to develop and maintain reporting tools that support business decisions.
Perform supplier and location waste walks to generate cost-saving ideas for the pipeline.