Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Penske • Reading, PA

2h

About The Position

A Penske Senior Supply Chain Analyst serves as a liaison between Operations, Engineering, and Technology, providing feedback and support for solutions and system implementations. The role is responsible for ODC network routing and aligning it with customer metrics. It also manages and participates in cost-saving ideas, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position has high visibility internally and externally and involves interaction with senior-level representatives of both organizations.

The position follows Monday-through-Friday normal business hours. The analyst works within prescribed processes and uses tools to analyze data, generate standard routing or load plans, and regularly provide reports and metrics to assess solution effectiveness. The role supports the design and implementation of supply chain solutions tied to Penske business agreements and applies established tactical processes and business rules. It also involves meeting customer deadlines, providing required metrics, interacting with customers as needed, and resolving issues with guidance from a more senior associate and appropriate subject matter experts. Other projects and tasks may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• 1–4 years of comparable work experience, internships, or studies preferred.
• 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.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate experience with Access and Excel.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Consistently demonstrate the 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 specific location.
• Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze data using prescribed processes and tools; generate standard routing or load plans and provide regular reports and metrics to assess 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 daily.
• Meet customer deadlines and provide required metrics.
• Interact with customers by phone, email, or in person as needed.
• Resolve situations quickly, communicate problem status, and work with the appropriate subject matter expert until the issue is fixed, with guidance from a more senior associate.
• Perform other projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior