Logistics Analyst

Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation

Wayne, PA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Wayne, PA
POSTED
1 day ago

The Logistics Analyst supports the LMC Logistics team by ensuring accuracy and execution across inventory management, freight invoicing, truck dispatching, and reload program support. This role plays a key part in maintaining data integrity, operational flow, and visibility across logistics programs, while supporting the promotion and rollout of new reload locations.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and team‑focused, with the ability to manage data, coordinate shipments, and collaborate across internal teams and external partners in a fast‑paced environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform inventory audits across reload locations and logistics programs, identifying discrepancies and supporting reconciliation efforts.
  • Conduct freight and vendor invoice audits, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and alignment with rates and services.
  • Coordinate and dispatch truck movements in support of reload locations, inventory transfers, and member freight needs.
  • Work directly with carriers, reload partners, and internal logistics analysts to schedule pickups and deliveries.
  • Monitor dispatched loads, track shipment status, and proactively resolve issues or delays in collaboration with the logistics team.
  • Ensure dispatched loads align with inventory availability, audit requirements, and program expectations.
  • Support the promotion and rollout of new reload locations, including system setup, internal communication, and activity tracking.
  • Maintain accurate records, reporting, and documentation related to inventory balances, invoicing, reload activity, and truck movements.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Logistics, Finance, Reload Team) and external partners to ensure timely and accurate execution.
  • Identify process gaps, document findings, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform additional analytical or operational support tasks as needed to support department goals.
  • All other duties as assigned

Key Competencies:

  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Self‑motivated with the ability to manage priorities independently
  • Team‑oriented with a collaborative mindset
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Organized, dependable, and process‑driven

Qualifications:

  • 1–3+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, inventory management, freight invoicing, dispatch, and/or analytical operations support.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting/filtering, formulas, pivots) and working knowledge of Word and Outlook.
  • Experience auditing data (inventory, rates, invoices) with the ability to identify discrepancies and drive resolution.
  • Ability to coordinate and track shipments/loads; comfortable communicating with carriers, partners, and internal teams.
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and documentation habits; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with logistics, inventory, or transportation management systems (TMS) (e.g., LBMX, Lumber Track or similar) is a plus.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certifications are a plus and may be substituted with equivalent experience.

About the Company

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Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation