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PPG Industries

Manufactures paints, coatings, and specialty materials

Logistics Procurement Analyst

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • Experience in procurement, logistics, transportation, supply chain analytics, or a related field is required.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations are required.
  • Proficiency in Excel and experience with reporting tools, enterprise resource planning systems, transportation management systems, or procurement platforms are required.
  • Understanding of sourcing, supplier management, transportation operations, and basic contract principles is required.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills are required to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
  • High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through are required.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze freight, logistics, and procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, service trends, and sourcing risks.
  • Support sourcing events, bid analysis, rate benchmarking, and supplier selection for logistics-related categories.
  • Monitor carrier and supplier performance against service, cost, quality, and compliance expectations.
  • Prepare reporting and dashboards on spend, savings, contract utilization, service levels, and supplier performance.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into procurement and logistics recommendations.
  • Review contracts, pricing structures, and operational data to identify opportunities for process improvement and value creation.
  • Assist in bid preparation and communications.
  • Assist with supplier onboarding, documentation, and ongoing performance reviews.
  • Support forecasting, budget planning, and procurement analytics for transportation and logistics spend.
  • Help maintain procurement data accuracy, reporting integrity, and compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that streamline logistics processes and improve reliability and efficiency.
  • Maintain rates in Oracle Transportation Management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting freight categories such as ground, air, ocean, parcel, warehousing, or related logistics services.
  • Knowledge of supplier scorecards, cost models, and freight or transportation performance metrics.
  • Experience with strategic sourcing, request for proposal analysis, or contract support.
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and process mapping.
  • Experience working with global or multi-regional logistics networks.

About the Company

PPG Industries

Manufactures paints, coatings, and specialty materials

PPG Industries produces paints, coatings, and specialty materials for homeowners, automotive and aerospace manufacturers, and industrial clients. Its products create protective and decorative finishes for surfaces across architectural, automotive OEM/refinish, industrial, packaging, marine, and specialty applications. It differentiates itself with a 135-year history, diversified end-markets, broad technical capabilities across coatings and materials, and sustainability initiatives. Its goal is to deliver durable, high-quality coatings that protect and beautify surfaces while helping customers meet performance and environmental objectives.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1983

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