Supply Chain Analyst (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske•Beachwood, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports supply chain operations through the management and optimization of planned routing data, ensuring efficient and cost-effective material flow. The position drives visibility and performance through data analysis, process oversight, and proactive issue resolution across operations.

Requirements

Management and optimization of planned routing data
Data analysis, process oversight, and proactive issue resolution
Develop and present customer and operational analytics
Analyze routing data to identify optimization and cost-saving opportunities
Translate data insights into actionable recommendations
Influence operational and customer strategies through data-driven insights and performance analysis
Support continuous improvement initiatives through ongoing analysis and performance tracking
Resolve supply chain constraints, meet delivery commitments, and address operational inquiries
Communicate critical issues, risks, and impacts clearly and proactively
Recommend improvements to customer inventory strategies and material flow processes
Develop solutions to maintain service levels and operational continuity
Evaluate existing operational processes to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
Recommend and support implementation of process enhancements
Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams to implement process and transportation design changes
Ensure adherence to standardized processes
Coordinate planned routing changes with suppliers and carriers
Confirm carrier capacity and readiness
Serve as the primary liaison for external partners

Responsibilities

Maintain the customer’s route plan to ensure accurate and efficient material flow
Align routing plans with production schedules to support operational continuity and service performance
Monitor material flow across the supply chain and coordinate adjustments to address disruptions or constraints
Manage exception resolution related to routing execution, timing, and delivery performance
Develop and present customer and operational analytics, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities
Analyze routing data to identify optimization and cost-saving opportunities
Serve as a subject matter expert by translating data insights into actionable recommendations that drive decision-making
Influence operational and customer strategies through data-driven insights and performance analysis
Support continuous improvement initiatives through ongoing analysis and performance tracking
Partner with customers to resolve supply chain constraints, meet delivery commitments, and address operational inquiries
Communicate critical issues, risks, and impacts clearly and proactively to customers and internal stakeholders
Serve as a trusted advisor by recommending improvements to customer inventory strategies and material flow processes
Anticipate potential disruptions and proactively develop solutions to maintain service levels and operational continuity
Evaluate existing operational processes to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
Recommend and support implementation of process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and service performance
Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams to implement process and transportation design changes
Ensure adherence to standardized processes while identifying opportunities to simplify or streamline workflows
Coordinate planned routing changes with suppliers and carriers to ensure alignment with operational requirements and service expectations
Confirm carrier capacity and readiness to support route plans and fluctuations in demand
Serve as the primary liaison for external partners to ensure execution aligns with established supply chain routing strategies
Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by Manager