Global Logistics Analyst

Pelican•Torrance, CA

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pelican is seeking a highly analytical Global Logistics Analyst to help drive visibility, efficiency, and continuous improvement across our global logistics network. In this role, you'll transform complex transportation, distribution, and financial data into meaningful insights that influence cost, service, capacity, and operational performance. Working across Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and other global partners, you'll develop analytics, forecasts, dashboards, and business cases that help leaders understand what's happening, why it's happening, and where the greatest opportunities exist.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, Operations, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, distribution, financial analysis, business analytics, or a related field.
Experience analyzing transportation, distribution, logistics, supply chain, or operational costs.
Strong proficiency with large data sets, analytical modeling, Microsoft Excel, and enterprise systems such as SAP ERP.
Strong analytical, communication, presentation, project management, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently, structure ambiguous business questions, and deliver actionable recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with BI, visualization, SQL, TMS, WMS, or supply chain technology platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze global logistics spend and performance across transportation, distribution centers, 3PLs, parcel, ocean freight, over-the-road (OTR), intermodal, and other logistics activities
Gather, validate, and analyze data from SAP ERP and other internal and external systems to create reliable business insights
Develop cost, trend, variance, benchmarking, forecasting, budgeting, and network analyses to uncover risks and improvement opportunities
Define, monitor, and report key logistics KPIs across cost, service, capacity, transportation, and distribution center performance
Build and maintain analytical models, dashboards, scorecards, and recurring reports that provide greater visibility into global logistics performance
Translate complex datasets into clear insights, recommendations, and executive-ready presentations
Identify cost-saving and service-improvement opportunities and help quantify their potential business impact
Support logistics forecasting and budgeting by analyzing historical trends, business demand, transportation costs, and operational requirements
Provide analytical support for strategic sourcing initiatives, carrier and 3PL evaluations, service-level planning, and contract decisions
Support logistics network optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across Pelican's global operations
Partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, Operations, IT, Customer Service, and external providers to solve business challenges
Develop business cases and scenario analyses that help leadership evaluate strategic logistics decisions and investments
Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive paid time off plans
Holiday pay
Extra vacation purchase opportunities
401k plan – with immediate match
Pet insurance
Health Savings Account Contribution
Wellness Discount Program
Global Mental Wellness Program
Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
Peer to Peer Recognition Program
Service Recognition Program
Ample free parking with EV Charging Station
Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear
Employee referral program
Paid time off
10 paid holidays per year
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Company-paid life and disability plans
Matching 401k to eligible employees