Transportation & Logistics Analyst

Transportation & Logistics Analyst (Hybrid Contract)

Location: Houston, TX 77056 (Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Schedule: Flexible (7:00 AM-4:00 PM or 9:00 AM-6:00 PM; aligned with team schedule; no consecutive remote days)
Pay Rate: $22-$25/hour
Duration: Longterm contract with strong potential for conversion in 2027

Why This Role

LHH is partnering with a growing organization in Houston to hire a Transportation & Logistics Analyst to support daytoday freight execution and analysis. This is an entrytoearlycareer opportunity for candidates who enjoy working with data, coordinating transportation, and improving logistics processes.

If you have experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, or supply chain-and you're looking to build handson experience in LTL, FTL, and SAP -this role offers longterm stability and career growth.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you'll support transportation planning and performance across multiple shipment types while partnering closely with internal operations teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating daily LTL and full truckload shipments
  
• Selecting and scheduling carriers based on routing and service needs
  
• Analyzing transportation options to recommend costeffective solutions
  
• Supporting freight analysis and transportation decisionmaking
  
• Auditing freight invoices for accuracy and contract compliance
  
• Investigating shipment delays, service issues, and discrepancies
  
• Tracking and publishing monthly transportation KPIs
  
• Maintaining vendor and carrier records (current and historical)
  
• Assisting with carrier claims and issue resolution
  
• Identifying process improvement opportunities through data analysis
  
• Collaborating with internal teams to support logistics execution
  

What We're Looking For

This role is wellsuited for someone who is analytical, detailoriented, and comfortable working independently in a fastpaced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables required; VLOOKUP preferred)
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  
• Strong problemsolving and analytical skills
  
• Ability to follow established processes and meet deadlines
  
• Selfmotivated with a resultsdriven mindset
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with routing or transportation software
  
• ERP or Transportation Management System experience (SAP a plus; training provided)
  
• Background in logistics, transportation, dispatch, brokerage, warehousing, or supply chain operations
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred
  
• 1-2+ years of logistics or transportation experience
  
• Open to recent graduates with strong Excel skills and a demonstrated interest in supply chain or logistics
  

Additional Details

• Industry experience in chemical manufacturing, trucking, or carrier environments is a plus
  
• This role reports to a handson leader and requires a high level of independence
  
• Opportunity to gain SAP exposure and grow within a logistics organization
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily officebased with occasional exposure to operational environments
  
• PPE may be required when visiting operational areas
  
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs regularly; up to 50 lbs occasionally
  
• Up to 5% travel may be required
  

Pay Details: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour

Search managed by: Laarnie Thompson


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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