Freight Analyst Intern

VersaDesk; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High visibility role

Direct leadership access

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing training

Collaborative culture

Job summary

VersaDesk in Los Angeles is seeking a results-driven Freight Auditor and Logistics Analyst to audit freight invoices, control costs, and ensure billing accuracy across carriers, warehouses, and 3PLs.

You will review rates, identify overcharges, analyze parcel, LTL, FTL, and ecommerce fulfillment costs, track performance and supply chain metrics, and develop SOPs to improve inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IE, Supply Chain, Analytics, Business, or related field.
• Experience in logistics, inventory control, operations, or analytics preferred. Experience with Amazon FBA / multi-warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of parcel, LTL, FTL, eCommerce fulfillment, and carrier management.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and data modeling.
• Proven freight bill audit, shipping cost analysis, and inventory management.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to perform in a fast-moving environment. Related automation/AI tools familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Freight Bill Audit & Cost Control across carriers, warehouses, and 3PLs.
• Review and audit freight invoices from carriers, warehouses, and third-party logistics providers.
• Verify billing accuracy against approved rates, shipment records, and service agreements.
• Identify duplicate freight charges, billing errors, overcharges, and unauthorized fees.
• Analyze parcel, LTL, FTL, and fulfillment shipping costs to identify savings opportunities.
• Track shipping performance, transit times, damages, and delivery exceptions. Ensure no duplicate shipments or unnecessary reshipments occur.
• Evaluate carrier performance and recommend routing improvements.
• Identify trends, root causes, and operational inefficiencies through data analysis. Develop SOPs and internal controls to improve logistics and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Freight bill audit

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (IE), Supply Chain, Analytics, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Google Suite

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Freight Bill Audit & Cost Control


• Review and audit freight invoices from carriers, warehouses, and third-party logistics providers.


• Verify billing accuracy against approved rates, shipment records, and service agreements.


• Identify duplicate freight charges, billing errors, overcharges, and unauthorized fees.


• Analyze parcel, LTL, FTL, and fulfillment shipping costs to identify savings opportunities.


• Shipping Operations


• Track shipping performance, transit times, damages, and delivery exceptions. Ensure no duplicate shipments or unnecessary reshipments occur.


• Evaluate carrier performance and recommend routing improvements.


• Identify trends, root causes, and operational inefficiencies through data analysis. Develop SOPs and internal controls to improve logistics and inventory accuracy.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (IE), Supply Chain, Analytics, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• Experience in logistics, inventory control, operations, or analytics preferred. Experience with Amazon FBA / multi-warehouse operations.


• Knowledge of parcel, LTL, FTL, eCommerce fulfillment, and carrier management.


• Computer proficiency with Google Suite and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables, formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data modeling.


• Proven experience in freight bill audit, shipping cost analysis, and inventory management.


• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to perform in a fast-moving environment. Understanding of emerging supply chain technologies such as automation, AI tools, and traceability systems preferred.

What We Offer

• High visibility role with direct impact on company growth


• Opportunity to work closely with leadership team


• Career growth into operations / supply chain leadership


• Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training


• Collaborative, inclusive team culture with a focus on work-life balance