NA Dist Logistics and Financial Analyst

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Burlington, MA

1d•$102,100 - $153,100

About The Position

The NA Distribution Logistics & Financial Analyst plays a critical role in delivering actionable insights and solutions that impact both operational and financial outcomes. This position is designed for professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about leveraging data to influence strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or related field
5-7+ years of experience in transportation analytics, logistics finance, or supply chain analytics.
Expertise in Excel, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Palantir), and ERP/TMS systems (SAP, Oracle).
Strong understanding of transportation economics, rate structures, and cost drivers.

Nice To Haves

MBA
Experience with transportation contracts, financial auditing, and Lean/Six Sigma.
Exposure to M&A integrations, network transformations, and DG logistics.

Responsibilities

Perform end-to-end transportation and distribution analysis, including network optimization, mode optimization, lane strategy, and carrier mix analysis.
Lead analytical support for carrier sourcing events (RFP/RFQ), including scenario modeling, bid evaluation, and total cost of ownership analysis.
Analyze LTL, FTL, parcel, intermodal, and last‑mile transportation spend and performance.
Identify opportunities for service level improvements, cost-to-serve optimization, and freight audit accuracy.
Support decisions on warehouse location strategy, capacity planning, and make/buy analysis.
Develop annual transportation and warehousing budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range outlooks.
Manage monthly close activities, including accruals, variance analysis, and corrective actions.
Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with contractual obligations.
Translate complex data into executive-level insights and recommendations.
Oversee freight payment, audit, and dispute resolution processes.
Act as primary liaison for freight payment providers, carriers and internal teams.
Monitor weekly payment activities and maintain governance frameworks.
Design and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and scorecards for transportation and warehousing.
Utilize ERP, TMS, and BI tools to deliver integrated, actionable analysis.
Lead system enhancements, automation projects, and data governance improvements.
Serve as a trusted advisor to Distribution, Transportation, Procurement, Finance, and IT.
Support contract negotiations with fact-based insights and scenario modeling.
Drive change management through clear analysis and training.