Logistics Analyst VA
Analyses freight, inventory and delivery data to find cost savings and service improvements across the client's supply chain, delivering reports and models that drive better logistics decisions.
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- No lock-in contracts
- Replacement guarantee
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Description
A Logistics Analyst VA analyses freight, inventory, carrier and delivery data to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve service. They can build dashboards, audit freight invoices, model routing and carrier options and forecast future shipping volumes and capacity needs. Outsource Teams provides top 1% vetted talent with logistics and supply chain analysis experience, no lock-in contracts and a replacement guarantee, helping operations teams make transport and inventory decisions using reliable data rather than assumptions.
Responsibilities
- Analyse freight spend, carrier performance and delivery data to identify savings.
- Build dashboards and reports on on-time delivery, cost per shipment and lead times.
- Model network, routing and carrier options to optimise cost and service.
- Audit carrier invoices against contracts and recover overcharges.
- Forecast shipping volumes and capacity needs.
- Support carrier tenders and rate negotiations with data.
- Analyse inventory positioning and warehouse throughput.
- Maintain logistics data sources and ensure accuracy.
- Present findings and recommendations to operations leadership.
Software & Tools
Requirements
- 5+ years in logistics or supply chain analysis.
- Advanced Excel and SQL, with Power BI or Tableau for dashboards.
- Experience with TMS, WMS or ERP data such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or CargoWise.
- Understanding of freight pricing, Incoterms and carrier contracts.
- Strong analytical and modelling skills, with Python or R an advantage.
- Clear written and spoken English for presenting to operations leaders.
- Stable high-speed internet and a power backup, with working hours aligned to the client's operations team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can they analyse?
They can analyse freight spend, delivery performance, carrier costs, lead times, inventory positioning and warehouse throughput.
Can they build dashboards and reports?
Yes. They can create reporting around measures such as on-time delivery, cost per shipment and lead times using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Can they identify freight cost savings?
Yes. They can compare carriers, routes and network options, audit invoices against agreed contracts and identify possible overcharges.
Can they help with carrier negotiations?
Yes. They can provide the data and modelling needed to support carrier tenders, rate reviews and negotiations.
Can they forecast future logistics requirements?
Yes. They can analyse historical information to forecast shipping volumes and capacity requirements.
What tools can they use?
They can work with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, SAP and CargoWise, with Python or R also useful for more advanced analysis.
How much does it cost?
Rates start at $9 USD per hour for entry level, $12 USD per hour for intermediate and $15 USD per hour for senior talent. Full-time and part-time options are available.
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