Business Analyst - Logistics chez Zekelman

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As a Business Analyst – Logistics at Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in analyzing, reporting, and optimizing logistics operations across North America. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex logistics data into actionable insights. You will support budgeting, reporting, and process improvement initiatives that directly contribute to operational efficiency and cost control.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in supply chain, production, finance, and analytics, ensuring data accuracy and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a hybrid role based in either Troy, MI, Austin, TX or Chandler, AZ, with occasional travel within Canada and the U.S.

This role is perfect for someone who is data-driven, highly organized, and eager to streamline logistics processes through analytics and collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Create, maintain, and distribute weekly freight cost tracking reports to support logistics performance monitoring.

• Develop templates and tools to analyze annual, quarterly, and monthly forecasts and budgets against actual results.

• Participate in production and project scheduling activities, assessing logistics budget impacts and adjusting as needed.

• Monitor system transactions in D365 and Power BI to ensure cost accuracy and reporting integrity.

• Perform month-end ledger reviews, analyze variances, and communicate findings to the finance team.

• Correct freight purchase order and invoice discrepancies to maintain data and system accuracy.

• Create and maintain data visualizations that support logistics and cost optimization initiatives.

• Research and recommend cost-saving opportunities while maintaining customer service quality.

• Maintain documentation for budgeting, reporting, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Collaborate with the Business Analytics team on cross-functional reporting projects.

• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of experience in data analytics within logistics or supply chain management

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, Analytics, Computer Science, or related field

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Queries, complex formulas)

• Familiarity with Power BI reporting tools (proficiency preferred)

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) preferred

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent documentation habits

• Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-paced environment

• Flexibility to travel within Canada and the U.S. as needed

• Consistent, predictable, full-time attendance required

• Commitment to promoting health and safety work practices

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage. In addition, we provide a robust tuition assistance program, bonus opportunities, a 401(k) with company match, loyalty awards, and more:

• Competitive Compensation

• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Paid Vacation & Holidays

• Employee Loyalty Awards

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.