Logistics Data Analyst

Logistics Data Analyst

Newark NJ
$70000

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Logistics Data Analyst to serve as the data expert for its Logistics department. This role is responsible for transforming complex operational data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making improve performance and provide financial visibility across logistics operations.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving business problems through data identifying trends and root causes and communicating findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This position plays a key role in supporting leadership through KPI reporting dashboard development operational analysis and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Data & Decision Support

• Produce accurate timely and actionable data to support operational and leadership decisions

• Analyze logistics data to identify trends risks and opportunities

• Validate operational initiatives and process improvements using performance data

• Distinguish one-time anomalies from recurring operational issues

Financial & P&L Analysis

• Analyze logistics costs shipment economics billing trends and operational expenses

• Identify cost drivers variances savings opportunities and areas of cost leakage

• Support Logistics leadership with P&L visibility and financial reporting

• Partner with Finance to ensure reporting accuracy and data integrity

Reporting & Dashboard Management

• Build maintain and improve KPI dashboards and operational scorecards

• Define reporting logic and ensure metrics are clearly understood by stakeholders

• Maintain recurring reports while responding to ad hoc analysis requests

• Update reporting structures as business processes evolve

Project & Performance Analysis

• Perform root-cause analysis for operational challenges and service issues

• Measure project performance before and after implementation

• Develop ROI analyses to support business decisions and process improvements

• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve operational efficiency

Data Quality & Governance

• Ensure logistics reporting is accurate reliable and consistent

• Investigate discrepancies across multiple data sources

• Document data definitions assumptions and calculation methodologies

• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve data quality issues

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Present complex analysis in clear actionable business terms

• Partner with Logistics Warehouse Finance Technology and Operations teams

• Translate business questions into meaningful data analysis and recommendations

Qualifications

Required

• Strong analytical experience collecting cleaning organizing and interpreting operational or financial data

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience working with large datasets

• Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools such as Power BI Tableau ThoughtSpot SQL-based reporting or similar platforms

• Ability to explain data logic and findings in clear business language

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring reports alongside ad hoc requests

• Experience investigating and resolving data discrepancies across multiple systems

Preferred

• Experience in logistics transportation supply chain warehousing manufacturing or distribution

• Familiarity with TMS WMS ERP shipping routing carrier billing or order management systems

• SQL or database querying experience

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning raw data into actionable insights thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and takes ownership of reporting accuracy. The successful candidate is naturally curious detail-oriented and able to influence business decisions through thoughtful analysis and clear communication.

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