Senior Logistics Pricing Analyst - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-10
Sherwin Williams
Other

/yr

  full-time   part-time   employee   contract


Cleveland
Ohio
44115
United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Logistics Pricing Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing cost reduction and work process improvement projects, monitoring logistics performance, and supporting bid negotiations. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing performance metrics, and optimizing freight routes to achieve cost and efficiency goals.

Additional Information

This positions has 10% travel.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Cost Reduction Projects: Develop and implement cost reduction and work process improvement projects in collaboration with Business Partners.
  • Logistics Results Accountability: Accountable for key inbound and outbound logistics results and systems, identifying root causes and countermeasures for gaps in results.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of third-party service companies and carriers to ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Bid Negotiations: Support bid negotiations and award compliance.
  • Exception Management: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ad hoc exception management of carriers.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help deliver service and cost reduction goals.
  • Performance Metrics Analysis: Analyze and improve performance metrics versus performance goals.
  • Solution Proposals: Autonomously propose solutions to benefit cost and efficacy.
  • Data Analysis: Collect, validate, interpret, and analyze complex data to identify issues and trends, supporting fact-based transportation decision-making.
  • Network Optimization: Seek opportunities for network optimization through consolidation of shipments, process improvement, and development of analytics tools and mechanisms.
  • Freight Cost Control: Control inbound and outbound freight costs and maintain an appropriate balance between lead time and cost.
  • Capacity Procurement: Procure capacity for special projects and approve spot rates.
  • Route Optimization: Identify and implement opportunities to optimize freight routes, consolidate shipments, and leverage technology to minimize transportation costs.
  • Freight Spend Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of freight spend and identify opportunities for cost savings.
  • Budget Management: Manage logistics budget, develop financial reports, drive cost productivity, and oversee talent management, including recruitment, development, and succession planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
  • Must have Bachelor’s Degree or higher in business, supply chain or logistics
  • Must have two (2) years of working experience of Supply Chain, Logistics or Finance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have a Master’s Degree or higher in Business
  • Have working experience in transportation analysis, logistics, or supply chain management.
  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Have proficiency in logistics software and systems
  • Have experience building/editing Dashboards in Tableau or similar software
  • Have LEAN certification/Six Sigma training

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.? All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

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