Senior Logistics Analyst

Penske•Dearborn, MI

81d

About The Position

A Penske Senior Logistics Analyst serves as a liaison between Operations, Engineering, and Technology, providing feedback and support for solutions and systems implementations. The role is responsible for ODC network routing and aligning it with customer metrics. It also involves managing and participating in cost-saving ideas, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position has high visibility internally and externally and requires interaction with senior levels of both organizations. The analyst uses prescribed processes and tools to analyze data, generate standard routing or load plans, and regularly provide reports and metrics to assess solution effectiveness. Tools may be commercially available or developed by Penske Engineering or IT. The role supports the design and implementation of supply chain solutions related to specific Penske business agreements and applies established tactical processes and business rules. The analyst meets customer deadlines, provides required metrics, and interacts with customers by phone, email, or in person as needed. When problems arise, the analyst works to resolve them promptly, communicates status, and coordinates with appropriate subject matter experts, with guidance from a more senior associate. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function. Travel may be required. Physical demands may include standing, walking, sitting, using and reaching with hands and arms, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds (12 kg). The associate must also be able to read, communicate, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines. Required vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Logistics & Supply Chain Management required.
Fundamental understanding of, or desire to learn, transportation, supply chain, and logistics concepts required.
Strong written and oral communication skills required.
Intermediate experience with Access and Excel required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.
Ability to consistently learn and use necessary tools.
Ability to follow processes and standard procedures.
Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule and at the specific location.
Must complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Able to meet the position's physical and mental demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds (12 kg).

Nice To Haves

1–4 years of comparable work experience, internships, or studies preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze data using prescribed processes and tools, generate standard routing or load plans, and regularly provide reports and metrics to ensure solution effectiveness.
Support the design and implementation of supply chain solutions related to specific Penske business agreements.
Participate in process improvement teams and cost-saving initiatives.
Apply established tactical processes and business rules in daily work.
Meet customer deadlines and provide required metrics.
Interact with customers by phone, email, or in person as needed.
Resolve situations promptly, communicate problem status, and work with appropriate subject matter experts until issues are fixed, with guidance from a more senior associate.
Complete other projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Manage and participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.