via LinkedIn
$60K - 80K a year
Analyze logistics transactions, manage shipment execution, calculate costs, and prepare reports to optimize supply chain efficiency and profitability.
Requires strong analytical skills, financial acumen, proficiency in Excel, and experience with logistics documentation and compliance.
Overview We’re looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Logistics Analyst to oversee and optimize the flow of goods, data, and dollars across our supply chain. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, financial acumen, and a knack for turning operational data into actionable insights that improve efficiency and profitability. Key Responsibilities • Operational Analysis: Evaluate logistics and supply chain transactions to assess cost efficiency, risk exposure, and compliance with company policies. • Documentation Review: Examine purchase orders (POs), bills of lading (BLs), and shipping documents for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to terms. • Execution & Tracking: Manage and monitor shipments, ensuring timely and accurate execution in line with internal procedures and contractual agreements. • Cost Management: Calculate freight, handling, documentation, and other logistics-related fees — ensuring accuracy and proper allocation. • Profitability Analysis: Compute product markups and margins to confirm financial targets are met across shipments and client accounts. • Data Management: Maintain transaction records, shipment ledgers, and logistics cost databases with precision and timeliness. • Reporting: Prepare reports summarizing shipment performance, cost trends, and operational profitability for management review. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with vendors, carriers, clients, and internal teams to obtain required documentation and resolve discrepancies. • Compliance: Ensure full adherence to logistics standards, internal control policies, and applicable international trade regulations. • Data Analysis & Tools: Use Microsoft Excel to perform data analysis, reconciliations, and create dashboards that highlight KPIs, trends, and optimization opportunities.
This job posting was last updated on 12/8/2025