Logistics Analyst, Associate

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we’re not just building better clean energy technologies; we’re architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world’s energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future.

At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable, and Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to, making net zero a reality.

One team, one future.

Role Overview

The Associate Analyst, Logistics provides operational business support services for supply chain logistics-related activities. The learning objectives for this internship are to provide comprehensive support covering a wide range of disciplines to help different Logistics teams across the organization, including category management and operations.

Responsibilities cover key support activities that include, but are not limited to, the collection of supplier business intelligence, supplier financial data compilation and analysis, business systems cleanup and development, and the discovery and collection of industry- and logistics-relevant information. Responsibilities may require unassisted interaction and coordination with supply chain personnel and other departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of Logistics leadership:

• Collect, clean up, and review a wide range of data to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, risks, market trends, customer preferences, and other useful information that can help Logistics make more informed business decisions

• Assist the Logistics team with invoice approval status reports

• Maintain and coordinate the development of business systems affecting Logistics KPIs and internal dashboards

• Support small- to mid-size data analysis projects and assist other Logistics personnel with larger, more complex projects related to operational business

• Review assigned business processes from end to end to identify efficiency gaps and address operational, financial, and technological risks

• Work with commodity management personnel to review historical costs, cost savings, usage cycles, and long-range forecasts for a specific commodity or group of commodities for further analysis

• Collect, compile, and maintain supplier master data

• Collect news and analyze data related to supplier performance, relevant industry trends, and macroeconomic factors using business portals and public-domain resources

• Compile training materials for business systems and processes

• Perform other duties as required

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources

• Participate in proactive team efforts and leadership to achieve departmental, company, and individual goals and objectives

• Contribute to building a positive team spirit

• Communicate effectively with employees and management at all levels

• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing, or using it for the benefit of third parties

• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times

Knowledge, Skills, and Education

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year accredited college or university

• Degree or concentration preferences include, but are not limited to:

  • Engineering, all disciplines

  • Supply Chain

  • Business Analytics

  • Economics

  • International Business

  • Other related areas of study

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, growth rates, proportions, discounts, and interest

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

• Ability to understand managerial and financial accounting practices and theory related to audited financial statements is preferred

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Computer Skills

• Proficient computer skills, including email, word processing, and presentation software, ideally Microsoft applications

• Intermediate to advanced spreadsheet skills using Microsoft Excel are preferred

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills should include, but are not limited to:

  • Lookup functions

  • Multi-axis charts and graphics

  • Macros

• Experience with Power Apps and data analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand and walk

• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

• Hearing protection may be recommended or required in some areas

Why Should You Apply?

• Hands-on experience supporting supply chain and logistics operations

• Exposure to category management, supplier analysis, business systems, and operational processes

• Opportunities to develop data analysis, reporting, and dashboard skills

• Experience collaborating with Logistics, Supply Chain, and other departments

• Professional development and on-the-job learning opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.