Logistics Analyst

Penske•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$24 - $30

About The Position

The Logistics Analyst is responsible for distributing data and using continuous improvement tools to support customers’ supply chain solutions in current and future operations. The analyst acts as a liaison between Operations and other Penske support groups, providing technical support, documenting and creating process flows, compiling and delivering customer reports and metrics, and resolving errors. The role works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hourly salary range is $23.61 to $30.10. Penske describes its benefits plan as supporting associates and their families, with further information available at the company benefits website. Penske Logistics provides transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management solutions, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Requirements

At least 1 year of comparable work experience.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain, and logistics concepts.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
Demonstrated ability to learn and use necessary tools.
Ability to follow processes and standard procedures.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule and at the specified location.
Completion of the Penske employment application and submission to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening are required.
Ability to read, communicate verbally or in writing, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds/12 kilograms.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and prioritize system-solution needs.
Respond to user inquiries, isolate problems, and support implementation.
Serve as a Penske user and customer point of contact for reviewing existing system solutions and coordinating feedback and possible solutions.
Ensure system changes are accurate and have limited impact.
Apply established business rules for daily error management.
Follow tasks and projects through to completion using project management principles.
Document process flows to capture end-user requirements and translate them into needs for systems development or engineering.
Complete recurring tasks, which may include generating daily reports, retrieving relevant data from transportation or business intelligence systems, and formatting data for easy interpretation.
Meet customer deadlines and provide required metrics and reports through data extraction.
Map and document standard operating processes and participate in process improvement teams.
Resolve situations quickly, communicate problem status, and work with appropriate internal subject matter experts to resolve problems and support implementations.
Interact with customers by phone, email, or in person as needed.
Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.