Logistics Transportation Analyst
About The Position
This role focuses on logistics controlling and cost management, transportation execution, audit, and coordination, compliance and documentation, and operational support and continuous improvement. The analyst will lead logistics budget planning, forecasting, and month-end closing activities, analyze freight costs, perform variance analysis, and identify corrective actions. They will partner with management on cost reduction initiatives, serve as the interface between Logistics and Controlling, and support business plan processes. The role involves developing and maintaining reporting tools and KPIs, reviewing and auditing freight activity, coordinating special freight requests, and acting as the plant's main contact for transportation topics. Additionally, the analyst will ensure clear communication between departments, carriers, and logistics partners, serve as the primary plant contact for Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and central logistics teams, and host LSP visits. Support for export documentation, customs compliance (CTPAT), and maintaining transportation work instructions are also key responsibilities. The role includes monitoring and resolving unidentified freight issues, maintaining transportation records, and identifying and implementing process improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in budgeting or cost controlling preferred
- Experience in transportation, logistics operations, or freight audit preferred
- Knowledge of customs/export processes and compliance (CTPAT a plus) preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; SAP experience preferred
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- CTPAT a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead logistics budget planning, forecasting, and month-end closing activities
- Analyze and classify freight cost actuals; perform detailed variance analysis vs. budget and forecast
- Provide clear explanations of cost deviations and identify corrective actions
- Partner with management to drive cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement
- Serve as the primary interface between Logistics and Controlling for monthly reporting and analysis
- Support Business Plan and Current Forecast processes
- Develop and maintain reporting tools and KPIs to enhance cost visibility
- Review and audit freight activity, including transportation modes and associated costs
- Coordinate special freight requests, including quoting, tracking, and follow-up
- Act as the plant’s main contact for inbound and outbound transportation topics
- Ensure clear communication between internal departments, carriers, and logistics partners
- Serve as primary plant contact for Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and central logistics teams
- Host and coordinate on-site visits with LSPs
- Support export documentation processes (SLI, commercial invoices) as needed
- Ensure compliance with customs and trade requirements, including CTPAT
- Maintain and improve transportation work instructions and standard processes
- Monitor and resolve unidentified freight topics related to unidentified freight, misdelivered items, or missing information
- Maintain transportation records and reporting
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost control
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive Time Away from Work Policy
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 16 days (Up to 30 days based on seniority)
- Personal Days (PAA): 5 days
- Company Paid Holidays: 9 days
- Paid Parental Leave: 6 Weeks
- Industry Best Retirement Benefit
- 401k - 75% match up to the first 9% contribution
- Unique Bosch Defined Contribution (BDC) plan provides 100% company-funded 401(k) contributions, ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% of your pay, helping you secure your financial future
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match
- Profit Sharing Bonus (CPrP) up to 10%
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Onsite Cafeteria with multiple menu options
- Onsite Starbucks Cafe
- Onsite Bosch Store (Employee Discount)
- Premium health coverage
- Resources for financial planning and goal setting
- Ample paid time off
- Comprehensive life and disability protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
