Quality Analyst – Vehicle Logistics

About the role

The Quality Analyst will work closely with dealers, trucking and rail carriers, ocean shippers, yard operators and internal teams to ensure vehicles reach their destinations without damage. The role focuses on reducing transportation damage, lowering vehicle idle time and meeting key performance indicators for cost efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate and implement actions that reduce in‑transit damage and dwell time.
• Analyze data, draw logical conclusions and adjust processes to achieve measurable outcomes.
• Maintain and improve relationships with logistics carrier partners.
• Implement improvements to the In‑Transit Repair (ITR) process for exception units.
• Perform load tests on rail and car‑haul shipments for new models and key changes.
• Use Business Intelligence dashboards to identify performance gaps and drive corrective conversations.
• Collaborate with Plant Quality and Production teams to eliminate repetitive exceptions.
• Manage purchase orders, automated vehicle inspection systems and quality reviews with carriers.
• Attend industry conferences and support minimal travel to plant and destination sites.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Supply Chain Management or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in materials, planning or logistics.
• Ability to work independently, make critical decisions and lead cross‑functional groups.
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards.
• Experience using automated vehicle inspection systems.
• Knowledge of load testing procedures for rail and car‑haul shipments.