Logistics Analyst

Title: Logistics Analyst

Location: Houston, TX

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 12,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Position Summary:

The Logistics Analyst is responsible for providing data-driven insights and operational support across transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and logistics operations. This role develops and maintains reporting, analytics, and performance measurement tools that enable effective decision-making and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

The position partners with Business Units, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Finance, IT, and third-party logistics providers to improve supply chain visibility, optimize logistics performance, support warehouse management systems, and drive digitalization initiatives. The Senior Supply Chain Specialist serves as a key user for SAP logistics processes, develops business intelligence solutions, and supports strategic logistics and warehouse projects. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Logistics,

Responsibilities:

Logistics Analytics & Reporting

• Develop, maintain, and automate reports, dashboards, and databases utilizing SAP, Power BI, Excel, and other business intelligence tools.
• Analyze transportation, warehousing, inventory, and logistics costs to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Gather, validate, and manage logistics data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Develop and maintain logistics performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze local, national, and global market trends impacting logistics and supply chain operations.
• Provide analytical insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.

Supply Chain & Logistics Operations

• Monitor and improve transportation, warehouse, inventory, safety, quality, and service performance metrics.
• Support inventory visibility, inventory reconciliation, cycle count reporting, and warehouse performance analysis.
• Assist with logistics projects, warehouse initiatives, and supply chain optimization efforts.
• Provide operational backup support for other members of the Supply Chain Logistics team.
• Support day-to-day logistics activities and other duties as assigned.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as a subject matter expert and key user for SAP logistics processes, including Warehouse Management (WM), inventory management, and logistics master data.
• Act as System Key User (SKU) for warehouse management technologies, including SAP WM and warehouse scanning systems such as VisiTrak.
• Partner with IT, warehouse operators, system integrators, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance logistics efficiency, inventory accuracy, and overall service performance.
• Support supply chain digitalization initiatives and reporting automation efforts.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Monitor and improve logistics and warehouse service provider performance through KPI development, analysis, collaboration, and ongoing performance reviews.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external logistics providers.
• Support vendor evaluation and continuous improvement activities to enhance service, cost, and operational performance.

Documentation & Training

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Learning Quick References (LQRs), training materials, and process documentation.
• Ensure logistics processes, systems, and reporting tools are properly documented and consistently maintained.
• Provide training and guidance on logistics systems, reporting tools, and business processes as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in logistics, warehousing, transportation, supply chain analytics, or related disciplines.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Experience supporting Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), including SAP WM, SAP EWM, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Power Query, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and external service providers.

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
  • Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Business Insight
  • Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Cultivates Innovation
  • Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

• Action Oriented
  • Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability
  • Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results
  • Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance
• Collaborates
  • Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values Difference
  • Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Communicates Effectively
  • Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Courage
  • Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Instills Trust
  • Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Situational Adaptability
  • Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.

Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

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Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status

No third-party candidates accepted.