Logistics Data Analytics

Summary One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Logistics Data Analyst to work on a 12‑month assignment in their facilities in Houston, TX. The Logistics Data Analytics position serves as subject‑matter expert (SME), responsible for developing analytics that enhance transparency in transportation costs. This is achieved by building tools that deliver real‑time, actionable insights. The role plays a key part in establishing and refining Power BI dashboards that span multiple timelines, stages, and workstreams within the project. It involves analyzing organizational reporting requirements and translating them into standardized reporting processes, KPI tracking, and dashboard frameworks. Additionally, the position advises on the necessary data structures and ensures functional testing of new and updated reporting standards. The SME will also produce unique reports and deliver insights and recommendations that support strategic decision‑making across the organization. Responsibilities Understanding business process development and components, improvement, optimization, and sustainability for assigned Commercial functions and stakeholders. Execute exception reports, perform root‑cause analysis to enhance the monitoring of Global supply chain and transportation logistics process improvements. Provide daily support to cross‑functional Logistics Transparency Program teams. Enhance and generate performance analytics and metrics such as target comparisons and/or benchmarking, perform analysis, carrier performance, rail maintenance, truck retains, runout and overfills. Assist with special projects or business improvement opportunities as needed. Developing and executing business improvement plans that align with business needs and priorities for assigned Global Supply Chain business or functions. Identifying and promoting best practices for data set up. Supporting and promoting the sustainability of project benefits by establishing appropriate business metrics and ownership for process and sub‑processes. Collaborating with IT to execute SAP system changes to improve transportation logistics needs and process improvements. Support data system functionality enhancement. Building consensus and momentum with global business process owners to advance process improvements. Communicating work status to our business improvement customers and ensuring alignment of target needs. Balance time commitments, deliverables, and strategic vs tactical priorities. Application of subject‑matter expertise within the logistics systems, processes, functions, performance tools and interconnectivity to drive business performance improvements. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, MIS, or business‑related field. Working knowledge of SAP. High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, & PowerPoint). High proficiency in Power BI. Proficiency in Alteryx and Tableau. Proficiency in MS SQL Server, DAX, Power Query, advanced data computations. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills. Able to adapt and learn quickly. Business aptitude to understand Commercial Logistics and Operations. Business aptitude to understand Commercial Supply Chain and Transportation Operations as well as business integration points across the value chain. Ability to interact effectively with many stakeholders across one or multiple functional areas. Excellent oral and written communication skills, ensuring common understanding. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills to support business‑focused analysis and decisions. Operate effectively in a dynamic work environment. Ability to adjust to varying and/or unexpected changing conditions and shift priorities with minimal direction. Self‑starter with the ability to recommend changes to improve processes resulting in greater efficiency in the position and the organization. Strong influencing and conflict management skills. Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and sense of urgency to get the job done, with the potential and desire to advance to a higher level of responsibility and to learn the underlying commercial business. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in analytics fields. 2 or more years of experience in Commercial, Procurement, Transportation or Logistics support function. Knowledge of supply chain and/or transaction processing. 2 or more years of experience using SAP SD module, SAP S/4 HANA. 2 or more years of direct experience working in the oil and gas logistics or transportation industry. #LI-AG3 #J-18808-Ljbffr Airswift