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Logistics Analyst

Hybrid 3 days in office | Smyrna, GA

Blue Harlan is the recruitment partner to a high product count distribution company headquartered in Smyrna, GA seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven Logistics Analyst . This role plays a key part in optimizing delivery routes, improving fleet efficiency, and supporting cost-effective transportation strategies. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, systems expertise, and a collaborative mindset to help drive continuous improvement across logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze delivery routes, transportation costs, and customer locations to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Evaluate alternative routing strategies to enhance service levels and reduce mileage and cost per delivery
• Support long-term capacity planning by assessing fleet utilization, delivery volumes, and cost alignment
• Collaborate with Finance to model scenarios and assess financial impact of routing or network changes
• Maintain and update transportation data in systems such as Omnitracs, Roadnet, and Oracle Transportation Management (OTM)
• Build and manage advanced Excel models and dashboards to track KPIs and performance metrics
• Partner cross-functionally with Warehouse, Sales, Dispatch, and Customer Service to align logistics strategies and initiatives
• Present data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership to support business decisions

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related field
• 24 years of experience in logistics, transportation analysis, or supply chain operations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, etc.)
• Experience with TMS platforms such as Omnitracs, Roadnet, or Oracle Transportation Management
• Proven ability to interpret complex data sets and develop actionable insights
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

This is a full-time role with a great transportation and logistics team based at the companys Smyrna, GA headquarters. The organization offers a professional, team-oriented environment where analytical thinking, innovation, and operational excellence are valued.

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