Logistics Lead Analyst

Hans Kissle•Haverhill, MA

4h•$69,500 - $120,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Lead Analyst is responsible for managing and optimizing transportation and freight operations while leveraging advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to drive cost efficiency, service reliability, and continuous improvement. This role balances hands-on logistics execution with strategic, data-driven decision-making to support a growing and dynamic supply chain network. The position partners closely with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and external carriers to ensure customer commitments are met while using analytics, forecasting models, and AI-supported insights to improve freight performance, scalability, and cost control.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations
Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive operational and financial decisions
Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and freight cost analysis

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI-enabled logistics, analytics, or optimization platforms
Familiarity with forecasting models, network analysis, or scenario planning tools
Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) or SQL is a plus
Experience with freight auditing or invoice reconciliation processes

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule daily transportation needs to ensure on-time, in-full delivery
Track shipments through delivery and proactively address service disruptions and capacity constraints
Manage carrier, broker, and 3PL relationships to ensure performance expectations are met
Oversee transportation execution while balancing service, cost, and operational constraints
Use AI-enabled analytics and transportation data to evaluate freight spend, lane performance, and carrier utilization
Support freight bid events and rate negotiations using scenario modeling, historical performance data, and predictive insights
Identify opportunities to redesign lanes, consolidate shipments, and improve network efficiency
Monitor market trends, capacity shifts, and rate volatility to proactively adjust freight strategies
Leverage AI-driven insights, forecasting tools, and optimization models to support transportation planning and cost control
Translate advanced analytics into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership and operations teams
Continuously improve the use of analytics and AI tools to enhance visibility, predict risk, and support smarter decision-making
Reconcile freight invoices against contracts, loads, and accessorial agreements to ensure billing accuracy
Investigate and resolve discrepancies with carriers and internal teams
Approve validated invoices for submission to Accounts Payable
Partner with Finance to support freight accruals, budget tracking, and savings validation
Collaborate with Planning and Customer Service to align transportation plans with production and customer demand
Partner with Procurement and Finance on sourcing strategies, savings initiatives, and cost-to-serve analysis
Develop and maintain SOPs that support consistent, scalable, and analytically driven logistics processes
Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain network
Check in inbound and outbound drivers upon arrival
Prepare and process Bills of Lading (BOL) and required shipping documentation
Verify trailer temperatures prior to loading and departure to ensure product integrity
Confirm with drivers that sufficient hours of service are available to support on-time delivery
Complete internal transfers of finished goods from HK to the frozen warehouse
Maintain accurate shipping records and communicate shipment status internally as needed
Perform other duties as assigned