Logistics Analyst

Position SummaryThe Logistics Analyst is responsible for managing freight-related data, financial accuracy, and shipment visibility across rail, terminal, and marine logistics. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all freight activity is accurately recorded, reconciled, and aligned between operational execution and financial reporting.The position operates at the intersection of Logistics, Accounting, and Commercial teams, providing the data integrity, analysis, and controls required to support reliable operations and decision-making.Target ResponsibilitiesMust adhere to the core values of Core Natural Resources: Safety, Sustainability & Continuous ImprovementMaintain accurate and timely entry of shipment data across logistics and commercial systemsTrack shipments across rail, terminal, and vessel movements, identifying and resolving discrepanciesMonitor and resolve straggler shipments and data gapsSupport vessel scheduling processes and ensure alignment with shipment dataPerform detailed reconciliation of freight accounts, including self-invoicing vs. vendor invoicesSupport freight invoice validation, submission, and issue resolutionEnsure completeness and accuracy of freight cost captureAssist with month-end close activities related to freight accountingSupport freight and terminal contract administration, including rate validation and quarterly price calculationsValidate application of freight rates and charges within systemsAssist in identifying discrepancies between contracted and actual costsTrack and maintain demurrage and dispatch data, including accrual supportMonitor freight-related impacts to inventory and ensure alignment with physical movementsAssist in validating in-transit and delivered shipment positionsDevelop and maintain reports and datasets supporting logistics and financial processesProvide ad hoc analysis on freight costs, shipment activity, and operational performanceIdentify trends, discrepancies, and data quality issuesSupport development of KPIs and operational metricsCollaborate with Logistics, Contract Administration, Accounting, and Commercial teamsProvide data support for dispute resolution, claims, and operational issuesParticipate in cross-training to ensure continuity across functionsRequired Skills and ExperienceBachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field3-7+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or financial/data analysisStrong analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detailExperience working with large datasets and identifying discrepanciesAdvanced Excel required; experience with ERP systems, SQL, or data models preferredExperience with rail, terminal, marine, or bulk commodity logistics is a plus