Logistics Analyst

Sunday Red Golf•Carlsbad, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Sun Day Red is seeking a Logistics Analyst to manage the increasing complexity of its global logistics operations. As the brand scales, this role will bring structure, accuracy, and proactive management to the entire logistics lifecycle, including inbound freight, customs compliance, and financial reporting. The analyst will coordinate shipments, manage freight forwarder relationships, ensure visibility of movements, resolve delays, and maintain customs compliance. This position is crucial for supporting the brand's growth and ensuring efficient operations.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of international freight operations, including ocean FCL/LCL, air freight, and domestic transportation modes.
Practical experience with HTS classification, country of origin rules, and customs compliance processes, including FTA eligibility and post-entry corrections.
Proficiency in freight cost analysis and landed cost modeling; comfortable building and maintaining reporting in Excel (lookups, pivots, basic modeling).
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple shipments, deadlines, and compliance requirements simultaneously.
A proactive, problem-solving mindset — you surface issues early, communicate clearly across teams, and drive resolution without waiting to be asked.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
3–5 years of experience in international logistics, trade compliance, or freight operations, with demonstrated exposure to customs processes and multi-origin supply chains.

Nice To Haves

Experience with TMS, ERP, or customs broker portals a plus.
Familiarity with ACE, AES/EEI, or CBP processes preferred.
Experience supporting or working alongside a growing brand, startup logistics function, or independent business unit is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate shipments from third-party factory and distribution locations across multiple countries, managing freight forwarder relationships, booking instructions, and documentation requirements for new distributors and customers.
Own day-to-day visibility of inbound, outbound, and third-party movements, serving as the internal point of contact for status updates across merchandising, sales, and operations teams.
Proactively identify and resolve shipment delays, coordinating with brokers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to minimize impact and protect OTTR/OTTP.
Apply accurate HTS classifications for all imported product categories (US and Canada), coordinate with customs brokers, and maintain a classification database.
Develop and distribute monthly inbound and outbound freight cost reports, tracking spend by lane, carrier, mode, and business unit; identify cost reduction opportunities and support accrual and budget forecasting processes.
Manage COO documentation across a multi-origin supply base, including supplier certifications and FTA eligibility; coordinate with customs brokers on entry review, support post-summary correction processes, and maintain records.
Calculate total landed cost by SKU and product category, supporting sourcing decisions and cost modeling.
Maintain scorecards for key carriers and logistics providers; support rate negotiations and RFQ processes; escalate performance issues and manage corrective action plans.
Identify and pursue duty drawback opportunities on eligible imported goods that are subsequently exported; maintain transaction records and coordinate with customs brokers or drawback specialists.
Performs other related duties and assignments as required.