Full-Time

Logistics Analyst

J.W. Pepper & Son

J.W. Pepper & Son

51-200 employees

Sheet music retailer and distributor

Compensation Overview

$45k - $50k/yr

Exton, PA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Associate's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
ERP
Supply Chain Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Hands-on experience using Enterprise Resource Planning or Warehouse Management Systems.
  • Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems, freight management software, and major parcel, less-than-truckload, and full-truckload carrier portals.
  • A solid understanding of shipping documentation, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, hazardous materials handling regulations, and basic customs and import-export paperwork.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced capability in Excel, including XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data-tracking sheets, and reporting.
  • Strong critical-thinking and root-cause-analysis skills for resolving transit delays, invoice discrepancies, and carrier performance issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for negotiating freight quotes, interacting with vendors, and collaborating across internal departments.
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills for managing competing priorities and multiple active shipments.
  • Basic commercial acumen with a focus on balancing cost efficiency against transit-time commitments.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate daily inbound and outbound shipments using approved carriers to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Prepare accurate shipping documentation, including bills of lading, shipping labels, and required paperwork.
  • Track active shipments and provide real-time updates to internal departments and customers as needed.
  • Assist in resolving shipping discrepancies, delivery delays, and routine carrier inquiries.
  • Schedule carrier pickups and deliveries, request freight quotes, and compare options to balance cost and transit time.
  • Communicate with carriers and suppliers to coordinate shipments, resolve issues, and support drop-ship orders.
  • Build positive, professional relationships with freight carriers, parcel providers, and internal teams.
  • Maintain accurate shipping records and keep transportation details updated in company systems.
  • Review freight invoices for accuracy, flag discrepancies, and assist with freight claims or shipment investigations.
  • Partner with the Distribution Center on daily logistics activities, special projects, and process-improvement ideas.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two or more years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, shipping and receiving, or supply-chain coordination.
  • Prior experience working in a fast-paced distribution center, manufacturing, or third-party logistics environment.

J.W. Pepper & Son is a retailer and distributor specializing in printed and digital sheet music. The company supplies music, scores, recordings, and teaching resources for ensembles, schools, churches, performers, and educators. It serves music directors, teachers, performers, schools, churches, and community ensembles. Its operating model centers on catalog, licensing, e-commerce, warehouse, editorial, and customer-service operations serving music buyers. Teams work across music curation, licensing, merchandising, e-commerce, fulfillment, sales, technology, and support.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

West Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania

Founded

1876

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What believers are saying

  • MuseClass adds point-of-purchase upsell revenue on selected Hal Leonard titles in 2026.
  • Pepper appointed Tim Keeney, Craig Sternberg, Steven Steward, and John Payton in April 2026.
  • 2026-27 catalogs and interactive digital catalogs keep Pepper embedded in educator workflows.

What critics are saying

  • MuseClass and Hal Leonard can bypass Pepper if schools buy direct in 2026.
  • Kathy Fernandes retires October 2026, and leadership turnover hits sales execution.
  • Glassdoor reports layoffs and an efficiency consultant, signaling cost pressure and morale damage.

What makes J.W. Pepper & Son unique

  • J.W. Pepper controls 1.5 million titles across print and digital formats in 2026.
  • Its ePrint platform, launched in 2000, gives it longstanding digital music infrastructure.
  • The 150-year-old brand anchors school, church, and ensemble distribution relationships.

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Company News

Musical Merchandise Review
Dec 19th, 2024
Introducing A New, More Accessible MuseClass Model:

To support the update, MuseClass is also partnering with renowned sheet music retailer J.W. Pepper to offer MuseClass access as an add-on for selected titles, at point of purchase.