Job Description
Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!
Who We Are
At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.
As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Logistics Analyst is responsible for analyzing, designing, and improving logistics and material flow processes across manufacturing plants, warehouses, and transportation networks supporting a building materials business. This role focuses on improving service, cost, safety, and asset utilization across high‑volume, heavy, and often bulk material flows.
The position partners closely with plant operations, transportation, procurement, and distribution teams to drive measurable logistics and supply chain improvements in a capital‑intensive, asset‑driven environment. 25% to 50% of travel is required with some flexibility to home office.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Data Analysis & Modeling: Perform data mining, cost/benefit analysis, and network studies to improve logistics efficiency.
- Performance Metrics (KPIs): Develop and maintain logistics dashboards to monitor transportation, warehouse, and supplier performance.
- Optimization & Cost Reduction: Identify bottlenecks, analyze freight costs, and implement improvements to lower overall landed costs.
- Transportation & Carrier Management: Manage complex shipments, negotiate with carriers, and resolve service issues.
- Process Improvement: Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and leverage technology to streamline supply chain workflows.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance, training, and support to lower-level analysts and coordinators.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Business analytics or related field
- 5+ years of logistics, supply chain, or inventory management experience required
- Vendor management/qualification experience preferred
- Exceptional negotiation and transportation pricing strategy skills
- Experience with TMS, MRP, and JIT inventory practices is highly desirable
- Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to effectively communicate to peers, execs and leadership Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Intermediate/advanced skillset in MS Office applications (Excel)
- Experience with Palantir Foundry and Power BI a plus
About Us
When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.
Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better
Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.
Additional Information
The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits.