Senior Logistics Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Logistics Analyst supports and improves Future Form Manufacturing’s inbound and outbound freight, carrier management, and export/import compliance functions. The role provides analytical support for the Material Flow and Logistics team by tracking freight costs and carrier performance, maintaining shipment and compliance documentation, and developing reporting that gives Supply Chain and Operations leadership visibility into on-time performance and cost. The position works daily with carriers, customers, and internal stakeholders to keep freight moving, resolve service issues and claims, and ensure domestic and international shipment documentation meets regulatory requirements, including EAR classification, AES/EEI filing, and denied-party screening. The Senior Logistics Analyst also supports incoterm and stocking-agreement analysis, customer and supplier logistics setup, and the NetSuite transition as it relates to shipping and logistics functionality. The role reports to the Sr. Manager Material Flow & Logistics and works with Purchasing, Planning, Shipping/Receiving, Inventory Control, suppliers, customers, carriers/3PL partners, and Future Form team members. The work is primarily at an office desk, with occasional time in the shop and shipping/receiving areas and occasional travel between company facilities. The position requires following OSHA and company safety rules and wearing safety glasses and safety-toe footwear in production and shipping areas. Drug testing is required per company policy. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- At least 4 years of experience in logistics, freight/transportation analysis, or a supply chain analyst role; manufacturing experience is preferred in the posting’s wording.
- Working knowledge of export compliance, including EAR, AES/EEI filing, and denied-party screening, or demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
- Understanding of incoterms and their cost and liability implications.
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, data modeling, and dashboard building.
- Experience with ERP or transportation management systems for shipment tracking and reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple carrier relationships and resolve service and claims issues.
- Detail-oriented and analytical, with comfort using data to drive decisions.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Planning, Operations, external carriers, and customers.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements: sit, stand, walk, and bend as described; occasionally lift up to 40 pounds; and have normal vision and hearing with or without corrective aids.
- Follow applicable safety requirements and wear required PPE in production and shipping areas.
- Submit to drug testing per company policy.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a high-mix, contract manufacturing, or job shop environment.
- Prior experience with international freight forwarding and customs documentation.
- APICS / ASCM or similar supply chain certification.
- Experience supporting an ERP transition or implementation.
- Familiarity with export compliance recordkeeping and screening tools.
- Experience with OmegaCube or NetSuite.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and report freight spend, carrier performance, and transportation costs for inbound and outbound shipments; identify cost-saving opportunities and service issues; track logistics metrics and use them to drive corrective action.
- Coordinate day-to-day shipment scheduling and tracking with carriers and freight providers, and resolve service issues for domestic and international shipments.
- Own export compliance documentation and screening for international shipments, including EAR classification support, AES/EEI filing, and denied-party checks.
- Escalate potential screening matches and classification questions to the Sr. Manager Material Flow and Logistics.
- Prepare and maintain bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin, ensuring documentation accuracy and audit readiness.
- Analyze incoterms for customer and supplier agreements with Supply Chain leadership, evaluating cost, liability, and risk exposure.
- Investigate and manage freight claims involving damage, loss, or shortage through resolution; document findings and drive corrective action.
- Build and maintain logistics dashboards and reporting tools, including on-time delivery reports, freight cost trends, and carrier scorecards.
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Planning, and Shipping/Receiving to support production schedules and customer shipment commitments.
- Support logistics-related setup for new customer and supplier accounts, including shipping instructions, routing guides, and carrier requirements.
- Support carrier and freight rate negotiations by providing cost and performance data to Supply Chain leadership.
- Identify and lead process improvements to reduce freight cost, improve on-time performance, and reduce compliance risk.
- Support the NetSuite implementation for shipping and logistics, including data migration, user acceptance testing, and process documentation; partner with the Inventory Control Manager and serve as the go-to user for logistics transactions after go-live.
- Maintain organized digital records and shipment files in accordance with company policy and export compliance recordkeeping requirements.
- Develop efficient milk run routes between facilities for cost-effective, on-time movement of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Participate in new product introduction to ensure packaging and safe loading and transit requirements are met before final acceptance.
- Serve as Logistics subject-matter expert and train and support Logistics Coordinators and Shipping/Receiving team members on documentation and carrier processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow OSHA safety regulations and Future Form Manufacturing safety requirements.
- Wear required PPE, including safety glasses and safety-toe footwear, in production and shipping areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
