Logistics Planning & Analytics Manager

Overview

The Logistics Planning & Analytics Manager is a data-driven leader responsible for forecasting, modeling, and reporting logistics and warehouse operations. This role drives decision-making through KPI management, predictive analytics, and performance reporting, ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate combines deep analytical skills with practical logistics experience to transform data into actionable insights and executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

Logistics Forecasting & Modeling

• Build, maintain, and continuously improve logistics and warehouse forecasting models for capacity, inventory flow, and seasonal demand
• Develop predictive analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency
• Support strategic planning initiatives by providing data-driven recommendations
  
  

KPI Management & Data Analytics

• Own core warehouse and logistics KPIs, including:
• Logistics Expense Rate
• Inventory Accuracy
• Damage Rate
• Warehouse Utilization Rate
• Collect, validate, and analyze KPI data from multiple systems (WMS, ERP, 3PL data)
• Identify gaps, trends, and anomalies in operational performance
  

Reporting & Presentations

• Create clear, actionable, and visually compelling dashboards and reports using Power BI and Advanced Excel
• Prepare executive-level presentations and operational summaries for leadership review
• Translate complex data into insights that drive decisions on space utilization, cost reduction, and service improvements
  
  

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Partner with warehouse operations, finance, and 3PL providers to implement improvements informed by data insights
• Recommend and support system enhancements, automation, and best practices
• Lead initiatives to reduce logistics costs, improve inventory accuracy, and optimize warehouse space
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time as required.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas)
• Strong experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Data analytics and statistical modeling experience
• Experience with WMS/ERP systems
• Forecasting, scenario modeling, and KPI analysis
  
  

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to synthesize complex data into executive-level insights and presentations
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and actionable insights
• Effective collaboration and communication across cross-functional teams
  
  

Experience

• 7 years in logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain analytics
• Proven track record in logistics forecasting, KPI management, and reporting
• Experience working with 3PL providers preferred
  
  

Key Success Metrics

• Accurate and actionable logistics forecasting
• Improved KPI performance: lower expense rate, higher inventory accuracy, reduced damage, better warehouse utilization
• High-quality dashboards and presentations that inform leadership decisions
• Continuous improvement initiatives implemented and measured
  
  

Hisense USA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We comply with all applicable laws regarding equal employment opportunity and affirmatively seek to recruit, develop, and promote qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our company is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We encourage applicants of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply for employment with our company.