How to hire a sustainment logistics analyst

How to hire a sustainment logistics analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sustainment 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 sustainment logistics analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sustainment logistics analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a sustainment logistics analyst, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect sustainment logistics analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of sustainment logistics analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Sustainment Logistics Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Sustainment 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.	$26-53
   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
   Logistics Technician	Logistics Technicians are personnel assigned in the company's warehouse or logistics facility. They primarily manage the systems involved in the processing of orders and delivery requests... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sustainability
   • Asset Data
   • Technical Refresh
   • Supply Support
   • USMC

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage accounts for APAC OEM customers for fulfillment of NetApp products.
   • Serve as a SME for the CSWS DE program.
   • Ensure legislative and regulatory compliance by translating legislation, regulations, DOD instructions, and standard operating procedures for inventory functions.
   • Process inbound and outbound transfers, process return merchandise (MIR) according to company and vendor guidelines.
   • Validate quality documents with current ISO documentation.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, sustainment logistics analysts' average salary in hawaii is 50% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sustainment logistics analysts earn 50% less than senior-level sustainment logistics analysts.
   • Certifications. A sustainment 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 sustainment logistics analyst's salary.

   Average sustainment logistics analyst salary

   $79,433yearly

   $38.19 hourly rate

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   Entry-level sustainment logistics analyst salary

   $56,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 10, 2026

4. Writing a sustainment logistics analyst job description

   A sustainment logistics analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a sustainment logistics analyst job description:

   Sustainment logistics analyst job description example

   **Company:** Under Armour
   
   Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our teammates. As a global organization, our teams around the world push boundaries and think beyond what is expected. Together our teammates are unified by our values and are grounded in our vision to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed but can't imagine living without.
   
   **Position Summary**
   
   Under Armour's Sourcing Services organization is growing and looking for an experienced Analyst to work with cross functional teamswith a focus on reporting, analytics, driving improvement across sustainable materials KPI's, and be an ambassador for UA's sustainability and traceability expectations _._ The role will engage cross functionally with Sustainability, Quality, Product, Global Product Supply,and Innovationto develop reporting and auditing systems to ensure sustainability and traceability metrics are met.
   
   Connecting data from multiple systems and sources to create concise and accurate reports is vital. Requirements are driven by UA's Sustainability and Traceability goals, US Customs Laws and Regulations. This role will also provide guidance and insights on how to meet and exceed UA's Sustainable Materials Goals.
   
   We need someone who is detail-oriented, skilled at creating reports from the ground up, a strong communicator who can clearly articulate how to interpret their data, and someone committed to delivering on time across many dependencies.
   
   This is a great opportunity to be an integral part of the Under Armour team, as we continue to expand our environmentally preferred product offerings.
   
   **Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
   
   + Design, Test and Analyze all Sustainability and Traceability reporting for Materials Planning and QA.
   
   + Audit Cotton Tracing reports from Pivot 88. Investigate every flagged PO, approximately 10 per day, to ensure UA is not in violation of US Customs laws.
   
   + Ensure supplier mapping in Pivot 88 is 100% accurate for Purchase Orders containing Cotton goods.
   
   + Provide key sustainability data for UA's Annual Sustainability Report and GTM Processes.
   
   + Responsible for ensuring accuracy of materials master data elements that drive reporting.
   
   + Provide insight and ideas on how to improve UA Sustainability and Traceability metrics to other cross functional groups within UA (Product, Global Product Supply).
   
   **Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)**
   
   + Ability to work effectively in an environment of changing requirements.
   
   + Strong attention to detail, and follow up.
   
   + Ability to prioritize, organize multiple tasks and still meet deadlines.
   
   + Self-motivated, works under own direction.
   
   + Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills in English.
   
   + Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build and foster partnerships.
   
   **Education And / Or Experience**
   
   + Bachelor's degree in related field. Statistics, Business Analytics or Data Science would be ideal.
   
   + 2 or more years' experience with reporting suites. SQL, Tableau Preferred.
   
   + Experience evaluating, interpreting, developing, maintaining and communicating standards is essential.
   
   + Knowledge of Apparel/Footwear industry is preferred but not essential.
   
   **Other Requirements**
   
   + **Travel: Little to no travel requirements anticipated.**
   
   + **Work Designation: Hybrid 2X Per week in office**
   
   **Relocation**
   
   No Relocation Provided
   
   **_At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool._**
   
   **Learn more about Under Armour's COVID-19 response and Teammate vaccination policies** **here** **.**

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5. Post your job

   To find the right sustainment 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 sustainment logistics analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit sustainment 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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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with sustainment logistics analyst candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 sustainment logistics analyst

   Once you have selected a candidate for the sustainment logistics analyst position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the 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 sustainment logistics analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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