**Supply Chain Analyst (Outbound Network Design)**

**Location: Beachwood, OH**

**Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm (In office 4 days a week)**

**Position Summary**

This role supports supply chain operations through the management and optimization of planned routing data, ensuring efficient and cost-effective material flow. The position drives visibility and performance through data analysis, process oversight, and proactive issue resolution across operations.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Supply Chain Operations**

+ Maintain the customer’s route plan to ensure accurate and efficient material flow

+ Align routing plans with production schedules to support operational continuity and service performance

+ Monitor material flow across the supply chain and coordinate adjustments to address disruptions or constraints

+ Manage exception resolution related to routing execution, timing, and delivery performance

**Data & Analytics**

+ Develop and present customer and operational analytics, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities

+ Analyze routing data to identify optimization and cost-saving opportunities

+ Serve as a subject matter expert by translating data insights into actionable recommendations that drive decision-making

+ Influence operational and customer strategies through data-driven insights and performance analysis

+ Support continuous improvement initiatives through ongoing analysis and performance tracking

**Customer Relations**

+ Partner with customers to resolve supply chain constraints, meet delivery commitments, and address operational inquiries

+ Communicate critical issues, risks, and impacts clearly and proactively to customers and internal stakeholders

+ Serve as a trusted advisor by recommending improvements to customer inventory strategies and material flow processes

+ Anticipate potential disruptions and proactively develop solutions to maintain service levels and operational continuity

**Process Improvement**

+ Evaluate existing operational processes to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities for improvement

+ Recommend and support implementation of process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and service performance

+ Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams to implement process and transportation design changes

+ Ensure adherence to standardized processes while identifying opportunities to simplify or streamline workflows

**Supplier & Carrier Relations**

+ Coordinate planned routing changes with suppliers and carriers to ensure alignment with operational requirements and service expectations

+ Confirm carrier capacity and readiness to support route plans and fluctuations in demand

+ Serve as the primary liaison for external partners to ensure execution aligns with established supply chain routing strategies

**Additional Responsibilities**

+ Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by Manager

**Qualifications**

+ High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

+ 1+ year of experience in supply chain or a related role preferred

+ Strong understanding of transportation, supply chain, and logistics principles

+ Ability to learn and effectively use inventory and transportation management systems and related applications

+ **Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and work with large datasets**

+ Strong problem-solving and time management skills

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate in a fast-paced environment

+ Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow established processes and procedures

+ Advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel

+ Willingness to travel as necessary and work required hours to accomplish job duties

+ Complete employment application requirements, including background check and drug screening

**Work Environment & Physical Requirements**

+ This role requires the ability to read, communicate (verbally and in writing), analyze information, and interpret instructions or guidelines

+ Work may require periods of standing, walking, and sitting throughout the day

+ Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg)

+ Requires frequent use of computer systems, including extended periods of screen-based work and the ability to maintain visual focus for data analysis and system interaction

**Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**

**About Penske Logistics**

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics 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: 2608059