Logistics Analyst

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Portage, MI, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Logistics • Software • Transportation
The Role
Serves as the primary customer contact while coordinating supply chain initiatives, forecasting demand, planning inventory and production schedules, and monitoring logistics operations. Develops forecasting models, dashboards, and reports; supports product changes, stakeholder communication, compliance processes, and data-driven operational improvements. Requires experience in material or production scheduling, manufacturing operations, transportation, logistics, or inventory planning.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About the Position

The position serves as the main point of contact to customers and leads customer initiatives between various elements of the supply chain by forecasting supply and demand for products and planning the schedule for daily operations. Responsibilities may include developing computer models, serving as a contact for sales and production operations, developing, analyzing, and coordinating a variety of production, sales and customer reports.     

Functions
  • Determines appropriate inventory levels based on the potential demand for goods, forecasting customer needs, and production and shipping schedule. 
  • Develops and maintains fundamental forecasting models to predict and adjust based on customer demand and strategy. 
  • Utilizes computer programs and systems to monitor and analyze sales, promotion, cyclical, customer, inventory, production. 
  • Serves as a customer contact and provides information for sales, materials management, scheduling, product and operational forecasts. 
  • Develops and maintains a variety of reports and dashboards regarding sales, customer promotions, costs, operations and other reports for customers or management.   
  • Assists leadership with coordinating the introduction, modification, or discontinuation of products or product lines, which includes maintaining skew numbers, inventory and order levels, and product lists, communicating status across the departments, and other activities.   
  • Develops relationships with stakeholders by resolving questions and concerns, developing and analyzing a variety of reports, and assisting with integrating operations and solutions. 
  • Ensures compliance with department policies, processes, and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. 
  • Identifies and defines proper processes and documentation to drive successful compliance with regulations   
  • Assists with a variety of customer and internal projects, provides professional guidance, and recommends appropriate data-driven solutions.     
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required 
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of prior experience in material and production scheduling, planning manufacturing operations, transportation and logistics, inventory, or equivalent experience 
  • Bachelor’s Degree (in engineering or manufacturing related field) from a four-year college or university preferred. 
  • Project Management experience a plus. 
Competencies
  • Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization. 
  • Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects. 
  • Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers. 
  • Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders. 
  • Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long-term organizational strategy. 
Travel Requirements
  • This position is expected to travel approximately ​25% or less​
  • A passport is not required but recommended.​ 
Disclosures
  • For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
  • The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits offered:
 

  • Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

  • Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Basic Life and Supplemental Life

  • Short Term and Long Term Disability

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • 401(k)

  • Paid Time Off approximately 2  weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)

  • Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.
 
Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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For California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.
https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of experience in material and production scheduling, manufacturing operations planning, transportation and logistics, inventory, or equivalent experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a manufacturing-related field
  • Project management experience

Kenco Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kenco Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Kenco Group.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive pay during the pandemic and abundant overtime are described as available ways to increase earnings. Feedback suggests these opportunities enhanced take-home pay during busier periods.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, PTO and paid holidays, a 401(k), and tuition reimbursement are included. Parental leave for fathers is also noted, indicating a broad core package.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for fathers is offered in some cases. Feedback suggests this support complements the standard benefits for families.

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The Company
HQ: Chattanooga, Tennessee
3,033 Employees
Year Founded: 1950

What We Do

Kenco provides integrated logistics solutions that include distribution and fulfillment, comprehensive transportation management, material handling services, and information technology—all engineered for Operational Excellence. Building lasting customer relationships for over 70 years, our focus is on common sense solutions that drive uncommon value. Visit Kenco at KencoGroup.com

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