Supply Chain Analyst

Company: Penske
Location: Beachwood
Posted on: May 21, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary: A Supply Chain Analyst will maintain solutions as it relates to the customer agreement and may recommend and implement changes to improve efficiency and provide cost savings. Position will require customer interactions and be capable of representing Penske in customer meetings. A Penske Supply Chain Analyst will work collectively between Operations and the customer to support logistics solutions and strategic cost savings opportunities. The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for managing Transportation Management business processes including shipment route plan optimization and execution to ensure that Penske's solutions are meeting customer requirements. Major Responsibilities:

• Analyzes load planning, historical activity, and customer trends in order to provide recommendations for a more cost-effective optimization
• Support the design and implementation of a developed supply chain solution
• Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer
• Handle reoccurring analysis and tasks driving continuous cost savings initiatives
• Examine current processes and implement or recommend improvements to drive out waste
• Proactively monitor and manage key performance indicators and execute root cause analysis utilizing TM operating systems
• Interact with customers in resolving problems and coordinating implementations
• Develop and distribute weekly customer metrics and develop customer performance reports
• Meet customer deadlines and develop metrics dashboards that highlight customer specific analytics
• Develop and assist with presenting customer analytics, key trends and solution proposals during customer QBR's
• Applies network changes and synchronizes execution with TM system
• Maps and documents standard operating processes
• Track all cost savings projects and update trackers for month end
• Use discretion and independent judgment to answer customer requests and propose solutions
• Work with internal subject matter expert to resolve problems and support implementations
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: - High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred - 1 year of analytics/transportation experience preferred - Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics - Advanced computer skills including Excel required - Ability to follow processes and procedures - Data Analysis skills required - Strong problem solving and time management skills required - Must have strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work independently and multi task required - Ability to follows process and standard procedures - Experience analyzing large sets of data preferred - Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job - Willingness to travel as necessary, work the hours necessary to accomplish the job duties, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more. Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain Job Family: Analytics & Intelligence Address: 3000 Auburn Dr Primary Location: US-OH-Beachwood Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2504280

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