Logistics Analyst

Aspen Surgical•Caledonia, MI

22d

About The Position

The Logistics Analyst uses data analytics and AI tools to identify trends and process-improvement opportunities across shipping, warehousing, international trade compliance, and other logistics functions. The role analyzes transportation data, freight costs, transit times, and carrier performance; supports compliance with trade regulations and company policies; and helps optimize distribution and logistics processes with cross-functional teams. The analyst tracks shipments and resolves delays or customs holds; supports freight budgeting, cost analysis, procurement, and continuous-improvement initiatives; and prepares and maintains international shipping documentation while coordinating with customs brokers and freight forwarders. The role also provides logistics support to Customer Service, Finance, and Regulatory Affairs, reviews carrier invoices, maintains logistics records and master data, and tracks duty and tariff changes and their landed-cost impacts. The position builds carrier scorecards and recurring logistics KPI reports and dashboards, creates and maintains logistics SOPs and work instructions, and maintains shipment, carrier, and cost data in the ERP system to ensure accuracy and data integrity. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in supply chain analysis, with a focus on operations.
Proficiency with data analytics tools and software, such as Excel, and other data-visualization tools.
Experience with Power BI or Tableau for reporting and data visualization.
Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
Working knowledge of Incoterms and import/export regulations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to self-manage time and performance against deadlines.
Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or IFS.
Transportation management system (TMS) experience.
Trade compliance or supply-chain certification, such as APICS/ASCM.

Responsibilities

Use data analytics and AI tools, including PBI, Tableau, and Claude, to identify trends and process-improvement opportunities in logistics.
Analyze transportation data, freight costs, transit times, and carrier performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
Support compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, import/export laws, and company policies.
Assist with trade compliance audits and maintain accurate logistics records.
Review and update international-shipping master data, including HTS, TARIC, and GCC Customs Tariff classifications, as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize distribution and logistics processes and improve efficiency.
Track shipment status and proactively resolve delays, customs holds, and transportation disruptions.
Support freight budgeting, cost analysis, and transportation procurement initiatives.
Support continuous-improvement projects focused on international logistics processes and supply-chain performance.
Prepare, review, and maintain international shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and export documents.
Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
Provide logistics support to Customer Service, Finance, and Regulatory Affairs, including shipment inquiries, freight accrual and cost-allocation support, and trade-data requests.
Review carrier invoices, research billing discrepancies, and support freight audit and payment processes.
Build and maintain carrier scorecards and recurring logistics KPI reports and dashboards, including on-time delivery, transit time, and freight spend.
Track duty and tariff changes and analyze their impact on landed cost.
Create and maintain logistics SOPs and work instructions.
Maintain shipment, carrier, and cost data in the ERP system (SAP/IFS) to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
Perform other duties as dictated by business needs.