Logistics Analyst Jobs in Illinois
Logistics analyst jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, concentrated in supply chain management, transportation, manufacturing, and retail distribution across seniority levels from entry-level coordinator roles through senior analyst and operations manager positions. Chicago is the dominant hiring hub, with substantial activity in Joliet and Schaumburg as well, anchored by employers such as United Airlines, Caterpillar, and Walgreens that maintain significant logistics and supply chain operations across the state. The most sought-after specialties include demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and transportation network analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Analyst to join the Electrical Infrastructure division.
The Logistics Analyst is responsible for analyzing transportation operations, freight spend, carrier
performance, routing, and network trends to identify cost savings, service improvements, and network
optimization opportunities. The role combines transportation analytics, systems knowledge, financial
analysis, and continuous improvement to support strategic and day-to-day transportation decisions. This
position partners Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, IT, business units, and external transportation
providers to improve network performance and support efficient movement of freight across parcel, LTL,
truckload, intermodal, air, and ocean modes.
- Analyze transportation spend, shipment activity, freight costs, accessorials, service performance, and network trends across domestic and international modes.
- Perform transportation network analysis, routing analysis, lane and mode optimization, consolidation studies, and scenario evaluations to improve cost, service, and capacity.
- Develop cost models and cost-benefit analyses for carrier changes, mode shifts, sourcing events, network changes, and transportation productivity initiatives.
- Prepare recurring operational and financial reporting, dashboards, forecasts, and KPI scorecards for transportation performance, including cost per shipment, cost per pound, on-time pickup/delivery, claims, accessorials, and carrier performance.
- Support annual transportation budget development, monthly forecasting, accrual analysis, variance analysis, and freight productivity tracking.
- Review routing decisions, routing guides, carrier assignments, rate structures, contracts, fuel programs, and accessorial charges; identify exceptions and recommend corrective action.
- Support transportation sourcing events, RFQs/RFPs, carrier negotiations, bid analysis, award scenarios, implementation, and post-award performance measurement.
- Maintain and analyze carrier and transportation supplier performance; attend business reviews and provide fact-based recommendations for corrective action or network changes.
- Partners with internal teams and external providers to triage transportation service failures, capacity constraints, billing issues, and other active transportation problems.
- Leverage TMS, ERP, freight audit/payment data, carrier systems, and other data sources to improve data quality, reporting, routing compliance, and transportation visibility.
- Support transportation systems implementations, enhancements, testing, master-data requirements, user acceptance testing, process documentation, and end-user training.
- Develop and maintain transportation standard operating procedures, routing instructions, analytical tools, and documentation needed to support consistent processes across locations and business units.
- Identify continuous-improvement projects that reduce freight cost, improve service, simplify processes, or strengthen transportation controls.
- Provide management-by-exception reporting that highlights material cost, service, routing, or carrier performance issues requiring action.
- Perform other transportation analytics, project support, and related duties as assigned.
- BS in business or related or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
- At least 3 to 5 years of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related experience preferred, with direct transportation experience strongly preferred.
- At least 3 to 5 years of analytical experience working with transportation, financial, operational, or network data.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Microsoft Access, or other analytics/database tools preferred.
- Working knowledge of transportation modes, carrier pricing, freight terminology, routing, rate structures, accessorials, and transportation performance measures.
- Experience with TMS, ERP, freight or audit/payment systems is preferred.
- Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends and exceptions, develop actionable insights, and communicate recommendations clearly.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to perform cost modeling, variance analysis, forecasting, and savings validation.
- Strong continuous improvement skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and execute crossfunctional initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with carriers, operational teams, management, and senior leaders.
- Demonstrated relationship building, teamwork, and collaboration across functions and business units.
- Ability to work independently, challenge assumptions, solve complex problems, and support datadriven decisions.
- Travel requirement: up to 25%.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Sit, walk, and stand as required in an office or operational environment.
- Hear and speak to exchange information in person, virtually, and by telephone.
- Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard computer and office equipment.
- Occasional visits to manufacturing, distribution, or transportation operating locations may be required.
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.
Bridging power from sources to pathways to touchpoints, Legrand’s Electrical Infrastructure division combines innovation and quality to provide leading solutions for an evolving energy landscape. Our expertly designed products enable customers to confidently address the complex needs and challenges of electrification, while enhancing everyday experiences like plugging in, switching on, and staying connected. Committed to best-in-class service at every stage, we act as a trusted partner for our customers to ensure each project’s success and their continued satisfaction. Legrand's Electrical Infrastructure division includes the following brands and product lines: Girtz, Avtron, Power Bus Way, Cablofil, Connectrac, Wiremold and Pass & Seymour.
Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.
At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Analyst to join the Electrical Infrastructure division.
The Logistics Analyst is responsible for analyzing transportation operations, freight spend, carrier
performance, routing, and network trends to identify cost savings, service improvements, and network
optimization opportunities. The role combines transportation analytics, systems knowledge, financial
analysis, and continuous improvement to support strategic and day-to-day transportation decisions. This
position partners Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, IT, business units, and external transportation
providers to improve network performance and support efficient movement of freight across parcel, LTL,
truckload, intermodal, air, and ocean modes.
- Analyze transportation spend, shipment activity, freight costs, accessorials, service performance, and network trends across domestic and international modes.
- Perform transportation network analysis, routing analysis, lane and mode optimization, consolidation studies, and scenario evaluations to improve cost, service, and capacity.
- Develop cost models and cost-benefit analyses for carrier changes, mode shifts, sourcing events, network changes, and transportation productivity initiatives.
- Prepare recurring operational and financial reporting, dashboards, forecasts, and KPI scorecards for transportation performance, including cost per shipment, cost per pound, on-time pickup/delivery, claims, accessorials, and carrier performance.
- Support annual transportation budget development, monthly forecasting, accrual analysis, variance analysis, and freight productivity tracking.
- Review routing decisions, routing guides, carrier assignments, rate structures, contracts, fuel programs, and accessorial charges; identify exceptions and recommend corrective action.
- Support transportation sourcing events, RFQs/RFPs, carrier negotiations, bid analysis, award scenarios, implementation, and post-award performance measurement.
- Maintain and analyze carrier and transportation supplier performance; attend business reviews and provide fact-based recommendations for corrective action or network changes.
- Partners with internal teams and external providers to triage transportation service failures, capacity constraints, billing issues, and other active transportation problems.
- Leverage TMS, ERP, freight audit/payment data, carrier systems, and other data sources to improve data quality, reporting, routing compliance, and transportation visibility.
- Support transportation systems implementations, enhancements, testing, master-data requirements, user acceptance testing, process documentation, and end-user training.
- Develop and maintain transportation standard operating procedures, routing instructions, analytical tools, and documentation needed to support consistent processes across locations and business units.
- Identify continuous-improvement projects that reduce freight cost, improve service, simplify processes, or strengthen transportation controls.
- Provide management-by-exception reporting that highlights material cost, service, routing, or carrier performance issues requiring action.
- Perform other transportation analytics, project support, and related duties as assigned.
- BS in business or related or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
- At least 3 to 5 years of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related experience preferred, with direct transportation experience strongly preferred.
- At least 3 to 5 years of analytical experience working with transportation, financial, operational, or network data.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Microsoft Access, or other analytics/database tools preferred.
- Working knowledge of transportation modes, carrier pricing, freight terminology, routing, rate structures, accessorials, and transportation performance measures.
- Experience with TMS, ERP, freight or audit/payment systems is preferred.
- Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends and exceptions, develop actionable insights, and communicate recommendations clearly.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to perform cost modeling, variance analysis, forecasting, and savings validation.
- Strong continuous improvement skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and execute crossfunctional initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with carriers, operational teams, management, and senior leaders.
- Demonstrated relationship building, teamwork, and collaboration across functions and business units.
- Ability to work independently, challenge assumptions, solve complex problems, and support datadriven decisions.
- Travel requirement: up to 25%.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Sit, walk, and stand as required in an office or operational environment.
- Hear and speak to exchange information in person, virtually, and by telephone.
- Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard computer and office equipment.
- Occasional visits to manufacturing, distribution, or transportation operating locations may be required.
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.
Bridging power from sources to pathways to touchpoints, Legrand’s Electrical Infrastructure division combines innovation and quality to provide leading solutions for an evolving energy landscape. Our expertly designed products enable customers to confidently address the complex needs and challenges of electrification, while enhancing everyday experiences like plugging in, switching on, and staying connected. Committed to best-in-class service at every stage, we act as a trusted partner for our customers to ensure each project’s success and their continued satisfaction. Legrand's Electrical Infrastructure division includes the following brands and product lines: Girtz, Avtron, Power Bus Way, Cablofil, Connectrac, Wiremold and Pass & Seymour.
Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in logistics analyst jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or Tableau
- Experience with enterprise resource planning systems like SAP or Oracle
- Knowledge of transportation management systems and warehouse operations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Familiarity with lean principles, process improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies
Logistics Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a logistics analyst in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or industrial engineering as the foundation for a logistics analyst role. There is no state-issued license specific to logistics analysts in Illinois, but earning a Certified Supply Chain Professional or Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution credential through APICS is widely recognized by Illinois hiring managers and strengthens a candidate's application considerably across industries from manufacturing to retail distribution.
How much do logistics analysts make in Illinois?
Logistics analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $80,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $48,020 for the lowest 10% to over $128,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire logistics analysts in Illinois?
Employers hiring logistics analysts in Illinois right now include Constellation Brands, Reyes Holdings, and Reyes Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of major corporate headquarters, freight hubs, and retail distribution centers means demand comes from a wide range of industries, including transportation, consumer goods, and advanced manufacturing.
Which Illinois cities have the most logistics analyst jobs?
Chicago, Rosemont, and Oak Brook account for the largest share of logistics analyst openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its status as a national freight and supply chain hub with major corporate headquarters, while Joliet and Schaumburg attract demand from large distribution centers, manufacturing operations, and regional logistics firms that rely on analysts to manage complex inventory and transportation networks.
Are there remote logistics analyst jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than many operational roles, since logistics analyst work is largely data-driven and systems-based rather than tied to a physical floor or warehouse. About 71% of logistics analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the analytical and reporting nature of the work. Forecasting, vendor data analysis, and reporting functions are the most commonly remote, while roles involving direct warehouse or carrier coordination tend to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a logistics analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to supply chain coordinator or logistics operations associate roles at large Illinois employers such as Walgreens, United Airlines, or Caterpillar, which regularly bring in candidates from adjacent roles in customer operations, procurement, or inventory control. Completing an internship through an Illinois university supply chain program or obtaining an entry-level APICS certification gives candidates a concrete edge. Roles such as freight coordinator, inventory associate, or purchasing assistant are common lateral starting points that Illinois employers use to identify future analysts.
Where can I find and apply to logistics analyst jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to logistics analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the positions that match.
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