Power BI Logistics Analyst

Our firm is partnering with a global, diversified manufacturer operating across multiple industries to identify a PowerBI Logistics Analyst to support high-impact transportation optimization initiatives within global ocean freight networks. This role is highly analytical and execution-focused, responsible for improving shipment utilization, consolidation strategies, customer shipping cadence, and overall cost-to-serve performance. The position plays a critical role in leveraging data, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to drive measurable logistics and transportation improvements across international supply chains., The PowerBI Logistics Analyst will support and execute transportation optimization initiatives by analyzing shipment- and order-level data, developing scalable reporting tools, and partnering with operational and commercial teams to implement process improvements. Key responsibilities include: Logistics Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze global order and shipment data using Power BI and advanced reporting tools to identify utilization gaps, consolidation opportunities, and cost-saving levers across ocean freight transactions.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, KPI scorecards, prioritization tools, and operational reporting to support decision-making.
• Quantify and track financial benefits related to load factor improvement, consolidation savings, and other optimization initiatives in collaboration with Finance teams.
• Translate complex operational and financial data into clear, executive-ready insights and recommendations.

Transportation & Supply Chain Operations

• Lead and support initiatives to improve vehicle and container utilization, targeting optimal load factors across customer and internal shipments.
• Support optimization of minimum order quantities (MOQs), palletization standards, and shipment frequency to improve network efficiency and service consistency.
• Contribute to global ocean freight optimization, including full container load (FCL) utilization, consolidation strategies, and shipping cadence improvements.
• Partner with distribution centers, manufacturing sites, consolidation points, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers to ensure execution feasibility and operational alignment.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Execute structured project plans across multiple workstreams, managing scope, milestones, risks, and communication plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with logistics, transportation, planning, customer engagement, packaging, IT/data teams, and external partners.
• Engage directly with stakeholders to review data insights, align on process changes, and support implementation.
• Prepare and deliver progress updates, performance summaries, and recommendations for operational and leadership forums.
• Contribute to governance models, standardized playbooks, and operating procedures to enable scalable execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations Research, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in logistics, transportation, or end-to-end supply chain operations, with exposure to shipment optimization, consolidation, or utilization improvement.
• Strong analytical and technical skill set with hands-on experience developing and using BI and data tools to drive operational decisions.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to build dashboards, analytical models, and executive-level presentations.
• Solid understanding of transportation operations, including load factor management, MOQs, cost-to-serve drivers, and shipment frequency planning.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, collaborate cross-functionally, and execute effectively in fast-paced, complex environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting both domestic transportation and global ocean freight operations.
• Familiarity with container utilization, FCL strategies, and international logistics processes.
• Exposure to project or program management methodologies, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience partnering with Finance and IT/Data teams to validate assumptions, savings calculations, and reporting accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence presenting data-driven insights to senior leaders.

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family's needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.