Logistics Analyst I

McLane Company, Inc.
Rocky Mount, NC
Take your career further with McLane!

Kinexo is a part of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio of companies as a business unit of McLane Company. We are a supply chain planning and execution company dedicated to reducing costs, improving transparency, maximizing operating efficiency, and increasing profitability. Our team of experts handles the continuous design, planning, optimization, and implementation of moving goods from the suppliers to their final mile distribution network. through custom distributor location selection.

The Logistics Analyst I is responsible for ensuring existing carriers are managing awarded lanes and securing logistics options to reduce and control costs.

This position will require the candidate to report and work from the office on a regular basis. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Rocky Mount, NC.

Benefits You Can Count On

  • Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off begins day one.
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
  • Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You’ll Do As a Logistics Analyst

  • Analyze performance by carrier partners (decline, on time, systems data updates, low margin) and identify strategies to improve poor performance.
  • Resource other logistics options or Transportation modes to improve current performance.
  • Work with other groups in monitoring prepaid/embedded lanes for conversion to profitable Collect or Kinexo margin lanes.
  • Work on continuous process improvement strategies for lane conversion and analysis.
  • Work with internal partners in backhaul conversions.
  • Negotiate directly with carriers directly on matters related to spot shipments, claims, and accessorial charges.
  • Serve as direct contact for McLane divisions, Procurement, and Suppliers on all aspects of inbound freight related to specific purchase order questions on a daily basis.
  • Negotiate freight cost and provide specific cost feedback to customers.
  • Provide specific feedback to Kinexo management related to service reporting and inbound freight margin loss.
  • Investigate and resolve all matters related to carrier accessorial charges on behalf of Kinexo
  • Coordinate meetings with multiple carriers during annual, monthly and quarterly reviews.
  • Foster relationships with carrier’s partners with long-term goals of controlling/improving transportation costs.
  • Work with Logistics Systems Analyst with training new carriers with compliance to systems needs.
  • Audit reports - monthly and quarterly (carrier decline, on time, low margin, L14, L16).
  • Identifying low performing lanes and carriers from current/new reports and determine strategies to improve performance directly related to Kinexo Logistics financial performance.
  • Review reports and processes to make them more efficient, timely and relevant.
  • Spot market growth and cost reduction.

Qualifications You’ll Bring As a Logistics Analyst

  • Have a BS or BA degree in Transportation, Logistics, or commensurate experience in logistics environment.
  • Have an understanding of business logistics and supply chain management, including transportation, distribution and customer service.
  • Have 2+ years in logistics or operations environment.
  • Have creativity, problem solving and strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Be knowledgeable of information systems, including experience working with and designing relational databases (strong database and spreadsheet knowledge is essential).
  • Have experience with MS Access, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
  • This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

  • Teamwork oriented
  • Organized
  • Problem solver
  • Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit

Primary Location United States-North Carolina-Rocky Mount

Work Locations Kinexo

Business Unit

FS694

Job Logistics/Engineering

Schedule Full-time

Shift 1st - Day

Employee Status Regular
Posted 2026-02-12

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