Supply Chain Analyst (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Beachwood, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Analyst manages and optimizes planned routing data to ensure efficient material flow and operational continuity. They also provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and resolve supply chain constraints in partnership with customers and carriers.

Qualifications

You have strong analytical skills with experience in supply chain operations, data analysis, and process improvement. You are adept at developing and presenting analytics, identifying optimization opportunities, and partnering with customers and carriers to resolve constraints and ensure efficient material flow.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Route Planning

Transportation Management

Analytics

Job Description

Position Summary

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.


Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM


Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Operations

  • 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 

Data & Analytics

  • 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 

Customer Relations

  • 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 

Process Improvement

  • 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 

Supplier & Carrier Relations

  • 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 

Additional Responsibilities

  • Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by Manager

 
About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Penske

Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading provider of innovative transportation solutions, Penske operates and maintains nearly 400,000 vehicles and serves its customers from approximately 1,000 maintenance facilities and more than 1,900 truck rental locations across North America. Solutions from Penske include full-service truck leasing, fleet maintenance, truck rentals, used trucks, and a comprehensive array of technologies to keep the world moving forward. Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
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