Position Summary
The Logistics Analyst is responsible for managing freight-related data, financial accuracy, and shipment visibility across rail, terminal, and marine logistics. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all freight activity is accurately recorded, reconciled, and aligned between operational execution and financial reporting.The position operates at the intersection of Logistics, Accounting, and Commercial teams, providing the data integrity, analysis, and controls required to support reliable operations and decision-making.
Target Responsibilities
Must adhere to the core values of Core Natural Resources: Safety, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
Maintain accurate and timely entry of shipment data across logistics and commercial systems
Track shipments across rail, terminal, and vessel movements, identifying and resolving discrepancies
Monitor and resolve straggler shipments and data gaps
Support vessel scheduling processes and ensure alignment with shipment data
Perform detailed reconciliation of freight accounts, including self-invoicing vs. vendor invoices
Support freight invoice validation, submission, and issue resolution
Ensure completeness and accuracy of freight cost capture
Assist with month-end close activities related to freight accounting
Support freight and terminal contract administration, including rate validation and quarterly price calculations
Validate application of freight rates and charges within systems
Assist in identifying discrepancies between contracted and actual costs
Track and maintain demurrage and dispatch data, including accrual support
Monitor freight-related impacts to inventory and ensure alignment with physical movements
Assist in validating in-transit and delivered shipment positions
Develop and maintain reports and datasets supporting logistics and financial processes
Provide ad hoc analysis on freight costs, shipment activity, and operational performance
Identify trends, discrepancies, and data quality issues
Support development of KPIs and operational metrics
Collaborate with Logistics, Contract Administration, Accounting, and Commercial teams
Provide data support for dispute resolution, claims, and operational issues
Participate in cross-training to ensure continuity across functions
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field
3–7+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or financial/data analysis
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail
Experience working with large datasets and identifying discrepancies
Advanced Excel required; experience with ERP systems, SQL, or data models preferred
Experience with rail, terminal, marine, or bulk commodity logistics is a plus