Logistics Analyst

Posted 2 Days Ago
2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Energy • Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Analyzes transportation spend, freight performance, routing, carrier operations, and network trends to identify cost savings and service improvements. Develops transportation models, forecasts, dashboards, KPI reporting, and budget analyses. Supports sourcing events, carrier negotiations, transportation systems implementations, data quality, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, IT, carriers, and other providers.
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At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Analyst to join the Electrical Infrastructure division.

The Logistics Analyst is responsible for analyzing transportation operations, freight spend, carrier 
performance, routing, and network trends to identify cost savings, service improvements, and network 
optimization opportunities. The role combines transportation analytics, systems knowledge, financial 
analysis, and continuous improvement to support strategic and day-to-day transportation decisions. This 
position partners Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, IT, business units, and external transportation 
providers to improve network performance and support efficient movement of freight across parcel, LTL, 
truckload, intermodal, air, and ocean modes. 

Responsibilities

MAJOR JOB DUTIES: 
• Analyze transportation spend, shipment activity, freight costs, accessorials, service performance, and network trends across domestic and international modes. 
• Perform transportation network analysis, routing analysis, lane and mode optimization, consolidation studies, and scenario evaluations to improve cost, service, and capacity. 
• Develop cost models and cost-benefit analyses for carrier changes, mode shifts, sourcing events, network changes, and transportation productivity initiatives. 
• Prepare recurring operational and financial reporting, dashboards, forecasts, and KPI scorecards for transportation performance, including cost per shipment, cost per pound, on-time pickup/delivery, claims, accessorials, and carrier performance. 
• Support annual transportation budget development, monthly forecasting, accrual analysis, variance analysis, and freight productivity tracking. 
• Review routing decisions, routing guides, carrier assignments, rate structures, contracts, fuel programs, and accessorial charges; identify exceptions and recommend corrective action. 
• Support transportation sourcing events, RFQs/RFPs, carrier negotiations, bid analysis, award scenarios, implementation, and post-award performance measurement. 
• Maintain and analyze carrier and transportation supplier performance; attend business reviews and provide fact-based recommendations for corrective action or network changes. 
• Partners with internal teams and external providers to triage transportation service failures, capacity constraints, billing issues, and other active transportation problems. 
• Leverage TMS, ERP, freight audit/payment data, carrier systems, and other data sources to improve data quality, reporting, routing compliance, and transportation visibility. 
• Support transportation systems implementations, enhancements, testing, master-data requirements, user acceptance testing, process documentation, and end-user training. 
• Develop and maintain transportation standard operating procedures, routing instructions, analytical tools, and documentation needed to support consistent processes across locations and business units. 
• Identify continuous-improvement projects that reduce freight cost, improve service, simplify processes, or strengthen transportation controls. 
• Provide management-by-exception reporting that highlights material cost, service, routing, or carrier performance issues requiring action. 
• Perform other transportation analytics, project support, and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: 
• BS in business or related or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Profile: 
• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Finance, or a related discipline preferred. 
• At least 3 to 5 years of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related experience preferred, with direct transportation experience strongly preferred. 
• At least 3 to 5 years of analytical experience working with transportation, financial, operational, or network data. 

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Microsoft Access, or other analytics/database tools preferred. 
• Working knowledge of transportation modes, carrier pricing, freight terminology, routing, rate structures, accessorials, and transportation performance measures. 
• Experience with TMS, ERP, freight or audit/payment systems is preferred. 
• Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends and exceptions, develop actionable insights, and communicate recommendations clearly. 
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to perform cost modeling, variance analysis, forecasting, and savings validation. 
• Strong continuous improvement skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and execute crossfunctional initiatives. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with carriers, operational teams, management, and senior leaders. 
• Demonstrated relationship building, teamwork, and collaboration across functions and business units. 
• Ability to work independently, challenge assumptions, solve complex problems, and support datadriven decisions. 
• Travel requirement: up to 25%. 
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
• Sit, walk, and stand as required in an office or operational environment. 
• Hear and speak to exchange information in person, virtually, and by telephone. 
• Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard computer and office equipment. 
• Occasional visits to manufacturing, distribution, or transportation operating locations may be required. 
 

About Us

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Bridging power from sources to pathways to touchpoints, Legrand’s Electrical Infrastructure division combines innovation and quality to provide leading solutions for an evolving energy landscape. Our expertly designed products enable customers to confidently address the complex needs and challenges of electrification, while enhancing everyday experiences like plugging in, switching on, and staying connected. Committed to best-in-class service at every stage, we act as a trusted partner for our customers to ensure each project’s success and their continued satisfaction. Legrand's Electrical Infrastructure division includes the following brands and product lines: Girtz, Avtron, Power Bus Way, Cablofil, Connectrac, Wiremold and Pass & Seymour.

Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in business, transportation, logistics, supply chain, analytics, finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience
  • Three to five years of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related experience
  • Three to five years of analytical experience with transportation, financial, operational, or network data
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Working knowledge of transportation modes, carrier pricing, freight terminology, routing, rate structures, accessorials, and transportation performance measures
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Microsoft Access, or other analytics and database tools
  • Experience with transportation management systems, ERP systems, or freight audit and payment systems
  • Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends and exceptions, and develop actionable insights
  • Financial analysis skills, including cost modeling, variance analysis, forecasting, and savings validation
  • Continuous improvement skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional initiatives
  • Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

Legrand Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive in multiple markets, with medical, dental, vision, and disability protection featured in the U.S. A global baseline is reinforced by the Serenity On program focusing on healthcare protections.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted, including fully paid leave for birth parents and additional fully paid leave for eligible parents after birth, adoption, or foster placement in the U.S. Parenthood protections are also reflected in the company’s global standards.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are emphasized, with U.S. roles citing a strong employer 401(k) match and German materials noting company pension arrangements. These elements indicate meaningful long-term financial support.

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The Company
HQ: Limoges
38,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1865

What We Do

Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, dedicated to supporting technological, societal, and environmental change. The company improves lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet through the delivery of simple, innovative, and sustainable connected solutions. Their product range includes low-voltage electrical components, building control systems, lighting, and data power control for residential and commercial markets.

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