How to hire a lead logistics analyst

How to hire a lead logistics analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lead logistics analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a lead logistics analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new lead logistics analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the lead logistics analyst you need to hire. Certain lead logistics analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a lead logistics analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a lead logistics analyst that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of lead logistics analyst salaries for various roles:

   Type of Lead Logistics Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Lead Logistics Analyst	Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain—the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, distributed, allocated, and delivered.	$25-50
   Supply Chain Analyst	A supply chain analyst is responsible for handling the supply chain operations of an organization, aligning processes, and identifying areas of improvement to initiate procedures and create smooth supply delivery transactions. Supply chain analysts monitor the adequacy of stock inventory, including the trends in the market industry, to meet the public demands and ensuring that the business provides those interests... Show more	$24-43
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Analysis
   • Logistics Data
   • Logistics Support
   • Supply Support
   • DOD
   • Status Reports
   • Shipping Receiving
   • ILS
   • ERP
   • Data Elements
   • Provisioning
   • Technical Documentation
   • Management System
   • Logistics Requirements

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   Responsibilities:

   • Experience decision-maker in high-pressure environments; efficiently manage vital decision points autonomously to ensure mission accomplishment in multiple combat deployments.
   • Review various equipment provisioning technical documentation from manufacturers and government drawings.
   • Continue to serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) and drive improvements base on planner feedback.
   • Develop ILS cost estimates for new business development proposals.
   • Maintain the credit team SharePoint site with the updated project flowcharts, business requirement documents, fictional specification documents and presentations.
   • Collaborate and communicate with various personnel both internal and external to DLA.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your lead logistics analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A lead logistics analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, lead logistics analysts' average salary in hawaii is 51% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level lead logistics analysts earn 49% less than senior-level lead logistics analysts.
   • Certifications. A lead logistics analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a lead logistics analyst's salary.

   Average lead logistics analyst salary

   $74,773yearly

   $35.95 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lead logistics analyst salary

   $53,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a lead logistics analyst job description

   A good lead logistics analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a lead logistics analyst job description:

   Lead logistics analyst job description example

   **ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE.**
   Join Our Community of Food People!
   
   The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and preferably have some experience in supply chain, logistics, data analytics, or foodservice.
   
   This position validates the accuracy of freight variables which are being implemented across the organization. Specifically, the role will be responsible for determining the profitability and accuracy of freight income through the interpretation of vendor's rate information, carrier costs, and replenishment parameters. Additionally, the role will monitor Logistics and Replenishment systems for freight accuracy and profitability and work cross-functionally to correct issues.
   
   **Flexible Work Policy: The Lead Logistics Analyst position has been segmented as Blended, meaning the work is a combination of onsite (only 2 days per month) and virtual. This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Rosemont, IL.**
   
   **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
   
   The Lead Logistics Strategy Analyst will be expected to independently lead analysis efforts and provide mentorship and guidance to junior level analysts (i.e. Senior Logistics Strategy Analysts and Logistics Strategy Analysts). Specific role responsibilities for the Lead Logistics Strategy Analyst include:
   
   • Develop communication plans and lead communication efforts with the field or internal / external stakeholders to support the correction of freight issues
   
   • Proactively manage the relationship with cross-functional supply chain stakeholders: Provide net freight income targets within load designs and balance against inbound inventory targets to support optimal decision making across Replenishment, division Transportation teams, and Logistics departments
   
   • Drive supply chain cost improvement and performance of inbound logistics through daily data analysis of relevant freight and vendor data, and facilitation / cross-functional coordination of remediation efforts
   
   • Utilize financial, logistical and procurement data bases to develop reporting and tools in order to analyze results and build plans for improvement
   
   • Manage vendor information and assist in the development of processes and guidelines to ensure quality of freight cost controls
   
   • Own the development and maintenance of freight information for assigned lanes / geographies. Operate databases within the logistics management applications (Llamasoft, TMS, ArrowStream)
   
   • Serves as the logistics subject matter expert to other departments and the field regarding Logistics processes, systems, workflow, and tools.
   
   **QUALIFICATIONS**
   
   **Education/Training:**
   
   • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
   
   • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access)
   
   • Able to translate data insights from large datasets into specific optimization / improvement actions
   
   • Effective communication teaming skills; capable of developing alignment across Logistics functions and other departments
   
   **Related Experience/Requirements:**
   
   • 3 years of experience with progressive experience in a highly data-drive / analytical type role
   
   **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:**
   
   • Undergraduate major in supply chain, operations, statistics, business, or a data-related field
   
   • Prior work experience in supply chain, logistics, data analytics, or foodservice
   
   • Prior experience with logistics management applications (e.g. Llamasoft, TMS, Arrowstream)
   
   • Demonstrated ability to manage projects and directly or indirectly managing/influencing cross-functional teams preferred
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right lead logistics analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with lead logistics analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit lead logistics analysts who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting lead logistics analysts requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new lead logistics analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect lead logistics analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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