Position Summary:
The Logistics Analyst is responsible for data distribution and utilization of continuous improvement tools to aid in supporting our customers supply chain solutions in current and future operations. A Penske Logistics Analyst will work collectively as a liaison between Operations and other Penske support groups. This position will provide technical support, documenting and creating process flows, compile and deliver customer reports/metrics and error management resolution.
Shift:
Monday thru Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm with a 4hr rotating Saturday (approximately once a month)
Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
Salary: $23.61hr - $30.10hr
Major Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing technical support and prioritization related to system solutions.
- Responds to user inquiries, isolates problems, and supports implementation.
- Penske user and customer point of contact for review of existing system solutions and feedback/coordination of possible solutions.
- Ensure that system changes are accurate with limited impact.
- Applies established business rules for daily error management.
- Follow tasks/projects through to completion following project management principals
- Document process flows to better engage end user requirements and translate to systems development/engineering as needed
- Handles reoccurring tasks which may include generating daily reports, pulling relevant data from transportation/business intelligence systems and formatting data for easy interpretation
- Meet customer deadlines and provide required metrics/reports through data extraction
- Maps and documents standard operating processes and participate in process improvement teams
- Be able to resolve situations quickly, communicate status of problem, and work with the appropriate internal subject matter expert to resolve problems and support implementations
- Interacts with the customer by phone, email or in person on an as needed basis
- Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
- 1 year comparable work experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Some college preferred
- Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong problem solving and time management skills required
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Candidate must possess strong computer skills to include: Access, Excel, Microsoft Word
- Consistently demonstrates proven ability to learn and use necessary tools
- Ability to follows process and standard procedures
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
Physical Requirements:
-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain
Job Family: Analytics & Intelligence
Address: 6655 Wedgwood Rd N
Primary Location: US-MN-Maple Grove
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2608221
We’re more than just the bright yellow trucks you see on highways and backroads all over the U.S. and Canada. We’re a winning team of 43,000 associates who help move lives and businesses forward. Our team of experts:
- Operate and maintain a fleet of more than 420,000 vehicles at 780 locations in North America
- Lease trucks to hundreds of local and national businesses
- Rent trucks to consumers and customers at our 2,500 rental locations
- Provide supply chain solutions for some of the world’s leading brands in the automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, healthcare and retail industries, plus more.
We’re committed to delivering the best customer experience through personalized and excellent service, and the latest innovations. We're more than you realize.
Sustainability
Penske is committed to managing our environmental impacts everywhere we do business by:
- Achieving 100 percent compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.
- Participating in the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport partnership to improve fuel efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions, and improve energy security.
- Working with an independent third-party consulting firm to perform a global gas inventory, which measures our carbon footprint – from the natural gas and electricity we use to operate our locations to fuel and refrigerants we use to run our fleet.
- Proudly supporting the EPA’s Green Power Partnership to utilize renewable energy as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with conventional electricity use.
- Participating in a waste management program designed to minimize waste generation and ensure proper disposal of used oil, oil filters and antifreeze; parts washer solvent; batteries; and scrap metals.
Community
Penske’s bright yellow trucks are a beacon of hope when disasters strike, working with major relief agencies during national emergencies. Our associates go the extra mile for their communities every day to volunteer their time, effort and resources to nonprofit organizations.
Diversity and Inclusion
Penske supports a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and respectful, so we can draw from the talents, backgrounds and varied perspectives of all associates. We promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace through a variety of efforts, including:
- Diversity and Inclusion Council
- Diversity recruiting efforts
- Mentoring program
- Affinity groups
- Supplier Diversity
Penske Hires Veterans
Penske thanks military personnel and veterans for your service to the United States and for the sacrifice you have made to ensure our safety and freedom. We appreciate the values, work ethic and leadership skills veterans bring as associates to our teams. Penske is actively recruiting and hiring veterans nationwide. We seek high-performance people with a deep passion for customer service and high ethical standards. Penske is committed to hiring veterans, active Guard and Reserve personnel. Our focused efforts began in 2009 when we signed the Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve. In each of the last few years, veterans represented over 9% of all Penske new hires.
Penske has programs dedicated to helping you find your next mission or transition from the military and join our team. Many of our veterans actively volunteer their time to mentor servicemen and women transitioning out of the military and into the civilian workforce, providing guidance on careers and overall recommendations for a successful transition.
In 2022, Penske launched the Veterans Business Resource Group with chapters across the nation and nearly 2,500 members. The group is open to all Penske veterans and veteran allies, providing valuable opportunities for career growth, networking, community outreach and mentorship while supporting business development.
Management Trainee Program
The foundation for winning in business, whatever path you choose, is right here at Penske. In our Sales and Operations Management Trainee Program, you'll collaborate with smart, driven colleagues. You'll move lives and businesses forward. You'll grow far beyond the basics because we give you the freedom to find innovative new ways to solve problems and make important business decisions. As a management trainee, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help our customers have the best possible experience. You will generate new leads to help us grow. And you’ll do it while enjoying ongoing personalized training and coaching in sales and operations. Our top performers can achieve more than one promotion a year, especially when open to relocation. After completing the Management Trainee Program, you will take the next step in your career at Penske by becoming an assistant rental manager. In this role, you will continue to provide excellent customer service, think fast to solve problems and learn every step of the way.
Corporate Summer Internship Program
Penske’s Corporate Summer Internship Program is a 12-week paid internship at our headquarters in Green Hills, Pennsylvania. As an intern, you will work in a department that aligns with your career goals. In addition to the valuable work experience you will gain, you will participate in events centered on the program's core elements: professional development, networking and community service.
- Participate in training programs that will give you the necessary skills to get ahead of the competition.
- Network with other professionals to develop your interpersonal communication skills and open career doors of opportunity.
- Meet our executive leaders. They will give you the advice you need to propel your career.
- Volunteer your time, talent and efforts through intern community service projects.