Logistics Analyst

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Guitar Center is seeking a full-time onsite Logistics Analyst in Brownsburg, IN to support the Music & Arts division by planning inventory shipments, optimizing costs, and acting as a liaison across distribution centers, stores, vendors. The role emphasizes accurate reporting, cost recovery, and reducing claims, with duties including coordinating with the Transportation Specialist, reviewing shuttle routes, and hub efficiency assessments, and providing backup support for the logistics team. Requirements include 4+ years in logistics, an associate or bachelor’s in a field, strong Excel and reporting skills, plus solid problem solving and communication. Tips: tailor your resume to emphasize shipment planning, route optimization, cross-functional collaboration; quantify improvements and highlight relevant tools.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Logistics Analyst supports Guitar Center’s logistics operations is responsible for planning the executing of inventory shipments for the Music & Arts division, with a focus on optimizing all shipments to provide cost-effective and timely deliveries.  The Logistics Analyst also serves as a liaison between distribution centers, hubs, vendors, stores, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot transportation issues and provide accurate reporting for decision-making.  This role is also responsible for managing, reporting, identifying trends, and cost recovery, with the ultimate goal of reducing domestic transportation carrier claims.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and coordinating M&A shipments with our Transportation Specialist who execute shipments and act as a backup for that roll.

• Act as a liaison between distribution centers, hubs, vendors, stores, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot transportation issues and provide accurate reporting for decision-making.
• Prepare and maintain logistics M&A reporting, and identify cost, service, and process improvements which support strategic, financial, operational and strategic goals.

• Review and optimize shuttle routes for the Music & Arts division, including inhouse vs. 3rd party options.
• Conduct periodic reviews of hub markets to recommend adjustments that improve efficiency and service.

• Manage and file domestic transportation claims, identifying trends, and cost recovery, with the ultimate goal of reducing domestic transportation carrier claims.
• Provide backup support to logistics specialists as needed.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Logistics Analyst                                          DEPARTMENT: Transportation

REPORTS TO: Director of Domestic Transportation            

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of logistics or supply chain experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.