Business Analyst Logistics

Taylor Made Golf•Carlsbad, CA

9h•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

You’ll play a pivotal role in keeping logistics running smoothly, transforming complexity into clarity for planning, shipping, receiving, and assembly. You’ll take ownership of shipment visibility, booking exception management, and cost analysis across air, ocean, and domestic moves, working closely with services providers to secure capacity when it matters most. Your impact ensures on time delivery and an exceptional customer experience.

Requirements

Fluency in English; ability to communicate in Spanish a plus.
Strong organization and attention to detail; comfortable juggling multiple lanes and deadlines.
Proficiency with MS Excel & Word (lookups, pivots, basic modeling) and working knowledge of ERP/WMS/TMS tools.
Practical knowledge of transportation modes, Incoterms, and basic customs documentation.
A proactive, problem solving mindset—you spot constraints early and rally the right partners to clear them.
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s/Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or Business is a plus.
3 - 5 years in receiving, distribution, transportation, or a related logistics role, or an equivalent mix of education/experience.

Responsibilities

Track international inbound shipments for all distribution centers and provide timely, clear visibility to planning and buying teams to protect inventory availability.
Manage inbound booking exceptions, optimize container loads, determine LCL vs. FCL, or when to convert to air freight.
Coordinate daily inbound delivery schedules, partnering with carriers (air & ocean) to recover freight as soon as freight becomes available.
Forecast peak volumes to logistics service providers so they can secure space and capacity ahead of demand spikes.
Analyze inbound freight spend, maintain monthly cost per unit by category, with YTD + forecast, to give Supply Chain Finance accurate, decision ready insights.
Publish monthly freight accruals and ad hoc cost analysis for all modes, including the final leg to customers.
Develop routing guides and maintain the Global Shipping Instructions for all regions.
Be the daily POC for domestic small parcel, coordinating pickups, troubleshooting exceptions, and supporting equipment installs.
Audit freight invoices prior to approval, validating rates, accessorials, and GL coding.
Report KPIs and communicate status—landed cost, on time delivery, transit time, and booking updates to stakeholders in purchasing, planning, receiving, and assembly.
Partner for continuous improvement—identify waste, streamline handoffs, and share insights that raise service while controlling cost.
Performs other related duties and assignments as required.