XPO Logistics

Logistics Analyst - 1st Shift

Posted on: 13 Feb 2021

Union City, GA

Job Description

1st Shift, Wednesday - Saturday, 5:00am - 3:00pm

Logistics done differently.

At XPO Logistics, were constantly looking for ways to improve, enhance and adapt in an ever-changing marketplace. As the Logistics Analyst, you will be responsible for developing actionable analyses to improve the productivity and efficiency of our operations. If youre ready to embrace a new challenge with a dynamic global company, we have an opportunity for you to grow with XPO.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What youll do on a typical day:

* Prepare operational analyses of services, projects or general business functions
* Maintain databases, extract information and develop metrics and scorecards to measure and improve overall performance
* Analyze operations, including performance and productivity data, and error rates/root causes; review reports to identify operational issues across departments
* Prepare related reports, graphs, charts, presentations and other documents to support analyses
* Utilize systems and software to develop and maintain reporting tools to support business decisions
* Perform supplier and location waste walks to generate cost-saving ideas for the pipeline

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, youll need:

* Bachelors degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
* 1 year of experience in comprehensive supply chain or logistics
* Expertise in preparing, importing and manipulating information in spreadsheets, databases and presentations; converting raw data into usable formats
* Experience with Microsoft Office (Access); ability to extract system data from SAP and utilize Excel/Access to develop reports
* Experience supporting Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), order management applications and database systems
* Expert-level Excel skills, including the ability to perform macros

Itd be great if you also have:

* Experience with SAP
* Strong data mining and development skills; ability to perform statistical analysis and create queries
* Ability to create solutions-based reports to improve operational efficiency and increase customer satisfaction
* Fundamental comprehension of warehouse operations and the supply chain structure
* Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills

Be part of something big.

XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

XPO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with XPO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Job Segment: Logistics, ERP, Supply, SAP, Statistics, Operations, Technology, Data

XPO Logistics

Greenwich, CT

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation and logistics services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. We use our network to help customers manage their goods most efficiently throughout their supply chains. At the top of our value proposition is an intense customer service culture that connects our team worldwide. Our people focus on finding new ways to help our customers succeed, while becoming continuously more efficient ourselves.

Customer relationships are the lifeblood of our business. However, we never forget that our company has responsibilities to many other stakeholders as well: investors, employees, carriers, business partners, local communities and global society. When we say Let’s Move the World Forward, we’re speaking to the interests of all XPO stakeholders, as well as the world at large. 

We put safety first – for each other, our communities and our environment. We do things the right way, the first time. Our workplaces are collaborative and supportive. We take care of each other and we constantly seek to improve the safety of our operations, from trucks and docks to warehouses and datacenters.

 

  • Industry
    Transport/Delivery Services
  • No. of Employees
    100,000
  • Jobs Posted
    6043