Job Title: Logistics Analyst Location: Cranbury, NJ Duration : 6 Months Key Responsibilities: Analytics: • Measure carrier, provider, vendor and customer performance against targets and expectations for required service and cost • Support business requirements gathering and evaluation for carrier and provider network • Conduct analytics that support contractual negotiations / transportation RFP and sourcing • Leverage business information and analytics to drive efficiencies, optimizations, and delivery solutions • Analyse freight flow cost reduction and service improvement opportunities by studying transportation costs, transit times, and delivery performance Reporting: • Provide routine reporting and analytics and ad hoc requests from supported lines of business • Production of executive and management level performance reporting with keen attention to detail and delivered quality • Responsible for presentation and interpretation of key performance and leading indicators • Support the weekly / monthly / quarterly presentation of delivered service Process Ownership: • Building partnerships with key service providers while also organizing routine performance reviews, publishing carrier scorecards and driving process improvement activities • Own transportation functional support for activities from data collection to implementation • Identify gaps in carrier lane coverage, partnering with strategic and core carriers to ensure delivered services meets contracted commitments • Support function and in collection of business requirements to ensure proper provider selection and cost profile Qualifications • Demonstrated analytical competency and understanding of general transportation related processes • Strong ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external partners. • Strong Excel and MS office skills, Power BI preferred, data visualization competency preferred • Working knowledge of transportation, distribution and broader supply chain concepts • General business acumen. • Must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines. • Ability to be a team player and customer service driven. • Exhibits initiative and willingness to learn and adapt to new processes or work content Work Experience &/or Education • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management or Supply Chain/Logistics preferred. 4-year degree required. Prior experience in a customer service environment and demonstrated experiences Microsoft Office applications and analytics required. Experience in retail / Client transportation or with a carrier preferred. Prior multi-site operations experience preferred.