Analyst, Logistics at XPO Logistics, Inc. in Grand Blanc, Michigan

Job Description:

Logistics done differently.

At XPO Logistics, we're constantly looking for ways to improve, enhance and adapt in an ever-changing marketplace. As the Analyst, Logistics, you will be responsible for developing actionable analyses to improve the productivity and efficiency of our operations. If you're 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 you'll 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

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience


• 1 year of experience in transportation or logistics

• Strong problem-solving techniques, statistical analysis skills and the ability to create queries; solid data mining and development skills


• Ability to create solutions-based reports to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction


• Experience 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

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.