Logistics Analyst

Sony • San Diego, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Logistics & Operations Specialist supports Sony Electronics’ supply chain by managing logistics and transportation operations and identifying opportunities to improve service, cost, and efficiency. The role partners with internal Sony teams, carriers, and logistics providers to support the efficient, cost-effective, and timely movement of products.

The position manages day-to-day logistics activities, analyzes operational performance, identifies improvement opportunities, and recommends and implements solutions that support Sony’s business objectives. It also supports budgeting and forecasting, reporting, compliance, business changes, and special projects. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, knowledge of logistics and transportation, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in logistics, transportation, operations, supply chain, or a related area.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in logistics and transportation functions, including carrier contracts, shipping processes, rules, and procedures.
• Ability to conduct business assessments and analyze data to identify issues and opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and recommend appropriate solutions with minimal supervision.
• General understanding of accounting and budgeting processes.
• Experience with or general knowledge of logistics and enterprise systems such as WMS, TMS, and SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess business information and data, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex information effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work across stakeholders to support business or process changes and build alignment and acceptance.
• Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while exercising judgment within established policies and procedures.
• Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language proficiency.
• CTPAT knowledge, experience, or related certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support day-to-day logistics and transportation activities, including carrier management, shipping processes, and operational issue resolution.
• Monitor and analyze logistics and transportation performance to identify trends, operational issues, cost drivers, and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct business assessments and data analysis to identify issues and opportunities, evaluate potential solutions, and recommend practical courses of action.
• Support carrier relationships and contracts, including adherence to shipping requirements, procedures, and service expectations.
• Partner with internal Sony teams, carriers, and external logistics providers to resolve operational issues and improve service, cost, and efficiency.
• Support logistics-related budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking, and other financial activities as needed.
• Identify, recommend, and support implementation of process improvements across logistics and transportation operations.
• Use logistics and business systems, including WMS, TMS, SAP, and Excel, to monitor operations, analyze data, and support reporting.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support business changes and new initiatives by coordinating across stakeholders, communicating requirements, and driving alignment and implementation within assigned areas.
• Support compliance with applicable logistics, transportation, shipping, and internal business requirements.
• Contribute to and coordinate assigned activities for special projects and other logistics and operational initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Hybrid home/office workplace.
• Monthly Free Fridays and early Friday shutdowns throughout the year, including summer half-days.
• Annual corporate bonus plan based on company performance; not guaranteed.
• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid medical leave.
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Vacation time.
• Education assistance.
• Student loan assistance program.
• Eighty hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Up to twelve weeks of paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level