Logistics Analyst I Logistics & Warehousing

Job Title: Logistics Analyst

Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company

Duration: 24 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Location: St. Paul MN 55114

Shift: 1st Shift (8:00 AM 4:30 PM) Overtime Possible

Key Responsibilities

• Manage domestic and international shipping receiving fulfillment and reverse logistics operations.
• Prepare shipping documentation and coordinate with carriers freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and shipping requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP/MRP systems.
• Perform cycle counts inventory reconciliation and material tracking.
• Support production schedules by ensuring material availability.
• Test incoming components through assembly programming configuration and functional validation.
• Develop and maintain testing procedures SOPs inspection criteria and quality standards.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies shipment issues defects and non-conformances.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering production supply chain vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor vendor performance freight costs inventory status and shipment tracking.
• Process RMAs quarantined inventory rejected materials repairs and disposition activities.
• Generate reports and recommend logistics and process improvements.

Required Skills

• Logistics and Supply Chain Operations
• Shipping & Receiving Coordination
• Inventory Management
• ERP/MRP Systems (SAP NetSuite or similar)
• Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvement
• Strong Communication Skills
• Organization and Time Management
• High Attention to Detail
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities
• Independent and Team-Based Work Environment

Preferred Skills

• Domestic and International Shipping Compliance
• Import/Export Documentation
• Warehouse Operations
• Reverse Logistics
• Freight and Carrier Management
• Vendor Performance Monitoring
• Quality Inspection and Testing
• Inventory Reconciliation
• Manufacturing or Hardware Industry Experience
• SOP Development and Process Documentation

Experience

• 2 5 years of logistics warehousing shipping/receiving inventory control or supply chain experience.
• Experience working within manufacturing hardware industrial distribution or production environments.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP NetSuite Oracle JDE or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience investigating inventory or shipment discrepancies.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering production vendors and suppliers.
• Recent graduates with Supply Chain Logistics Business Operations or related degrees may also be considered.

Education

• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in:
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Business Administration
• Operations Management
• Industrial Technology
• Related Field
• Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.

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