senior logistics analyst.

The Senior Logistics Analyst role is focused on supply chain logistics analytics.  The Senior Logistics Analyst will mine and analyze data across transportation, warehousing, and 3PL operations to quantify performance gaps, size savings opportunities, and deliver clear reporting and insights that support improvement initiatives.  Hybrid (although primarily remote, in-person meetings may be helpful). Chicago area is preferred. Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in logistics/supply chain analytics or related operations analytics.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas); able to build repeatable reports and dashboards.
• Advanced data analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to turn findings into clear recommendations.
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable working with cross-functional partners.
• Able to manage multiple requests and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of transportation, warehousing, and 3PL operations.
• Experience working with data from ERP/TMS/WMS/EDI a huge plus
• Power BI and/or SQL experience (preferred).

salary: $26.25 - $31.25 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Perform deep-dive analyses on service issues and operational exceptions; identify root causes and quantify impact.
• Build report summaries and present insights based on data dumps (e.g., on-time, service/fill rate, cost per shipment/lane, accessorials, claims, detention, inventory in transit).
• Analyze transportation and distribution spend to identify cost drivers and savings opportunities; support freight audit variance analysis.
• Create 3PL and carrier scorecards to summarize trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Validate and size process improvement opportunities using data (e.g., appointment scheduling, EDI/ASN accuracy, shipping/receiving performance).
• Support business cases with scenario analysis (cost/benefit, assumptions, risks), set to track benefits.
• Deliver ad hoc analyses and concise, executive-ready summaries.

Skills

Analyst

Logistics

Supply Chain

Power Builder

SQL

Qualifications

Years of experience: 3 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.