Randstad USA
Description
Are you a data-driven logistics professional ready to blend high-level strategy with hands-on execution? We are looking for a Logistics Lead Analyst to manage and optimize our transportation and freight operations. In this role, you will leverage advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to drive cost efficiency and service reliability across a dynamic supply chain network Key Responsibilities
- Transportation Operations: Coordinate daily transportation to ensure on-time, in-full delivery while managing carrier and 3PL relationships.
- Freight Optimization: Evaluate lane performance and carrier utilization using AI-driven analytics to identify network efficiencies.
- Strategic Modeling: Support freight bid events and rate negotiations using predictive insights and scenario modeling.
- Financial Control: Reconcile freight invoices, investigate discrepancies, and partner with Finance on budget tracking and accruals.
- Operational Support: Provide part-time shipping clerk support, including processing BOLs, checking in drivers, and verifying trailer integrity.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or Engineering preferred.
- Experience: 3-5+ years in transportation or logistics operations with strong analytical skills.
- Technical Savvy: Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Excel. Experience with AI logistics tools, Power BI, Tableau, or SQL is a major plus.
- Physical Ability: Comfort working in an on-site office, production, and warehouse environment, including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in varying temperatures.
salary: $65,000 - $95,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: Transportation & Logistics Operations • Coordinate and schedule daily transportation needs to ensure on-time, in-full delivery. • Track shipments through delivery, proactively addressing service disruptions and capacity constraints. • Manage carrier, broker, and 3PL relationships, ensuring performance expectations are met. • Oversee transportation execution while balancing service, cost, and operational constraints. Freight Optimization & Cost Management • Use AI-enabled analytics and transportation data to evaluate freight spend, lane performance, and carrier utilization. • Support freight bid events and rate negotiations using scenario modeling, historical performance data, and predictive insights. • Identify opportunities to redesign lanes, consolidate shipments, and improve network efficiency. • Monitor market trends, capacity shifts, and rate volatility to proactively adjust freight strategiesAI, Analytics & Decision Support • Leverage AI-driven insights, forecasting tools, and optimization models to support transportation planning and cost control. • Translate advanced analytics into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership and operations teams. • Continuously improve the use of analytics and AI tools to enhance visibility, predict risk, and support smarter decision making.
The essential functions of this role include:
Skills
Qualifications
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
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.
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