Position Summary
This role supports supply chain operations through the management and optimization of planned routing data, ensuring efficient and cost-effective material flow. The position drives visibility and performance through data analysis, process oversight, and proactive issue resolution across operations.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain Operations
- Maintain the customer’s route plan to ensure accurate and efficient material flow
- Align routing plans with production schedules to support operational continuity and service performance
- Monitor material flow across the supply chain and coordinate adjustments to address disruptions or constraints
- Manage exception resolution related to routing execution, timing, and delivery performance
Data & Analytics
- Develop and present customer and operational analytics, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities
- Analyze routing data to identify optimization and cost-saving opportunities
- Serve as a subject matter expert by translating data insights into actionable recommendations that drive decision-making
- Influence operational and customer strategies through data-driven insights and performance analysis
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through ongoing analysis and performance tracking
Customer Relations
- Partner with customers to resolve supply chain constraints, meet delivery commitments, and address operational inquiries
- Communicate critical issues, risks, and impacts clearly and proactively to customers and internal stakeholders
- Serve as a trusted advisor by recommending improvements to customer inventory strategies and material flow processes
- Anticipate potential disruptions and proactively develop solutions to maintain service levels and operational continuity
Process Improvement
- Evaluate existing operational processes to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
- Recommend and support implementation of process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and service performance
- Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams to implement process and transportation design changes
- Ensure adherence to standardized processes while identifying opportunities to simplify or streamline workflows
Supplier & Carrier Relations
- Coordinate planned routing changes with suppliers and carriers to ensure alignment with operational requirements and service expectations
- Confirm carrier capacity and readiness to support route plans and fluctuations in demand
- Serve as the primary liaison for external partners to ensure execution aligns with established supply chain routing strategies
Additional Responsibilities
- Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by Manager
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1+ year of experience in supply chain or a related role preferred
- Strong understanding of transportation, supply chain, and logistics principles
- Ability to learn and effectively use inventory and transportation management systems and related applications
- Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and work with large datasets
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow established processes and procedures
- Advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel
- Willingness to travel as necessary and work required hours to accomplish job duties
- Complete employment application requirements, including background check and drug screening
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- This role requires the ability to read, communicate (verbally and in writing), analyze information, and interpret instructions or guidelines
- Work may require periods of standing, walking, and sitting throughout the day
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
- Requires frequent use of computer systems, including extended periods of screen-based work and the ability to maintain visual focus for data analysis and system interaction
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: Information Technology
Address: 3000 Auburn Dr
Primary Location: US-OH-Beachwood
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2604892
