Logistics Analyst
Pella CorporationThe Systems and Business Analyst is responsible for advanced analytics, financial insight, and system support that drive transportation and logistics performance. This role serves as a key connector between Logistics, Finance, and IT by translating operational data into actionable business insights while owning analytical models, reporting, and Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) business support.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities – Business & Financial Analysis
Provide financial and business analysis for logistics and transportation activities, including on time delivery, freight spend, productivity metrics, and cost drivers.
Support monthly reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis related to logistics performance and transportation expense.
Develop and maintain business cases and analytical models to support network changes, carrier strategies, and productivity initiatives including leveraging the Logistics Network Modeling Tool in OTM to analyze business decisions.
Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities through data analysis.
Support OTM business rules and maintenance.
Present insights and recommendations to Logistics leadership.
Logistics Analytics & Reporting
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, and Oracle tools.
Ensure data accuracy and integrity through audits and validation.
Conduct root cause analysis on cost, service, and execution issues.
Improve reporting efficiency and eliminate low-value reporting.
OTM & Systems Support
Serve as a key business support resource for Oracle Transportation Management (OTM).
Support enhancements, testing, and system improvements in partnership with IT.
Ensure system outputs align with financial and business reporting needs including rule management and maintenance.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner with Logistics, Finance, IT, and Operations teams.
Support leadership initiatives through analysis and reporting.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
2-4 years of experience in logistics or business analytics.