Logistics Analyst - Freight Strategy & Carrier Partnerships

Pregis is Hiring! Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA. Job Summary Pregis is seeking a talented Logistics Analyst to conduct carrier sourcing events, manage carrier compliance, handle weekly consolidated invoicing, assist on financial analysis related to freight spend, and transport related escalation management. This is an exciting opportunity to bolster our skilled corporate logistics team. The Logistics Analyst will provide Pregis with a wealth of knowledge related to freight markets and financial analysis and support our 30 different shipping sites in the US from a centralized corporate position. Location The Logistics Analyst will be based at our Chicago, IL headquarter location. Responsibilities North American Carrier/TMS Management Assist in managing existing TL carrier network Bring in new carrier partners Drive carrier compliance Develop strategies to mitigate rising freight costs Main point of contact for Small Package/Parcel Main point of contact for LTL carrier network Review NMFC meeting notes to keep Pregis accurate with LTL class rating changes Secondary point of contact for Pregis with our TMS provider Maintain carrier files (insurance certs, DOT, etc.) Escalation point of contact for shipments encountering issues acting as the bridge between Pregis internal, our TMS, and carrier partners Responsible for all transportation related vendor set up in ERP & TMS Ad‑hoc analysis on potential rate or rule changes initiated by carriers Develop and manage domestic carrier networks to deliver excellent service to our customers Building and sustaining business partner relationships with third‑party freight vendors Conduct audits on material data integrity and lead clean up efforts Management of domestic freight bill pay and audit process Audit, Review, and dispute LTL invoice discrepancies Work with LTL & Small package AP departments to ensure timely payment to carrier partners Approve/Reject invoicing issues International Shipping Arrange shipments with freight forwarding partners on behalf of select sites Develop KPIs for our forwarding networks Escalation point of contact for international shipments encountering issues Audit, Review, and dispute international shipping discrepancies Building and sustaining business partner relationships with third‑party freight vendors Job Requirements Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree required. 2 to 5 years of logistics industry experience. Advanced Microsoft Excel experience. SAP experience desired but not required Skills & Training: Experience using SAP. Ability to develop strong relationships and work well cross functionally. Strong ability to assess a problem and troubleshoot effectively Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Able to compile and analyze performance data to develop metrics that support decision‑making for resource allocation. Solid business acumen, management, and problem‑solving skills. Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Effective time management, organization, and leadership skills. Demonstrated personal and professional effectiveness in initiative across a complex organization. Collaborative; works well in a team environment. Compensation The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis' total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $80-$100K. Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis. Diversity and Inclusion We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome. Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements. #J-18808-Ljbffr