Sr. Analyst, Logistics

polyvantis

97d

About The Position

We are seeking a Logistics Site Lead to oversee logistics operations for a highly active manufacturing plant. This role will be responsible for driving efficiency, managing third- and fourth-party logistics providers (3PLs/4PLs), optimizing warehouse and transportation processes, and leveraging SAP S/4HANA and Electronic Warehouse Management Systems (eWMS) to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in plant logistics and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or plant operations (manufacturing environment strongly preferred).
• Hands-on expertise with SAP S/4HANA (MM, WM, or EWM modules required).
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS/eWMS) and transportation management processes.
• Experience managing 3PL and 4PL providers, including performance monitoring and contract negotiations.
• Proven track record of leading process improvement projects (Lean Six Sigma or similar methodology a plus).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily ship plan: prioritize and release orders, run a daily shipping huddle with Production, Customer Service, and the warehouse.
• Work with 3PLs to carrier tendering and appointments for LTL/FTL/parcel; prevent detention and reduce dwell; monitor truck turn time.
• Work with 3PLs managing external warehouse operations, including shipment performance, physical inventory controls (cycle counts etc) and material movements.
• TMS/EDI: manage SAP TM, monitor EDI 940/945/856/204/214 status and resolve failures same-day.
• Freight cost control: audit invoices, dispute accessorials, track cost per ton/order/lane, and report saves.
• Master data and labeling: maintain shipping packs, routes, staging areas, loading points; ensure customer label compliance.
• Issue response: act as the first line for ship blocks, EWM queues, HU errors, and EDI failures; escalate to IT only after triage.
• SOPs and training: create standard work, and coach warehouse and 3PL teams.

Benefits

• Attractive salary in the chemical tariff, special payments, participation in the company's success.
• Company subsidized pension scheme and long-term account, group accident insurance, support for caring for relatives, sickness benefit subsidy.
• Flexible working, possibility of mobile working, 30 days of vacation per year, free parking.
• Prevention programs, social and employee counseling, company sports & discounts in various fitness studios, meal allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees