Freight and Logistics Specialist

Danaher Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Bonus/incentive pay

Job summary

Phenomenex, a Danaher operating company in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Freight and Logistics Specialist. The role focuses on optimizing logistics costs and improving supply chain performance through data-driven analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

On-site in Torrance, the position reports to the Manager, US Order Management. The candidate will verify shipments, analyze freight spend, and drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• Several years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain analytics.
• Advanced data analysis skills with strong proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate with stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and TMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Verify and analyze domestic and international shipments across modes.
• Analyze freight spend, carrier performance, and network efficiency.
• Drive Lean/DBS initiatives to optimize logistics processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and mitigate logistics risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on carrier sourcing and contract negotiations.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Reporting tools

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

TMS platforms

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Phenomenex, one of Danaher’s (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Phenomenex isn’t your typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers, advancing the future of scientific analysis and investigation, ensuring the quality of essentials like your food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.

The Freight and Logistics Specialist is responsible for optimizing logistics costs and improving supply chain financial performance through data-driven analysis and process improvements. This role identifies inefficiencies, evaluates transportation spend, and delivers actionable solutions while supporting sourcing, network optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working cross-functionally, the analyst ensures cost-effective, compliant, and reliable logistics operations by leveraging strong analytical skills and influencing decisions with clear insights.

This position reports to the Manager, US Order Management and is part of the Phenomenex Operation’s Team located in Torrance, CA and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Independently verify and analyze complex domestic and international shipments across multiple modes, ensuring compliant, efficient end-to-end execution and proactive resolution of operational challenges.
• Analyze freight spend, carrier performance, and network efficiency to deliver data-driven insights and implement cost-saving and service improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean/DBS methodologies, optimizing logistics processes, systems while proactively embedding Trade Compliance into processes.
• Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, customs requirements, and company policies while mitigating logistics risks, acting as the central point of contact to drive timely resolution of trade compliance and logistics risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and drive strategic initiatives, including carrier sourcing, contract negotiations, and carrier performance reporting to leadership.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or other field.
• Several years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain analytics or related.
• Advanced data analysis skills; strong proficiency in Excel and reporting tools
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities, drive results, and effectively communicate, present, and engage stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to drive structured execution and measurable results by solving problems, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and effectively planning and coordinating work across teams.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and TMS platforms.
• Prior experience managing projects.

• Phenomenex, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home).
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

The salary range for this role is $80,000-$90,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.

We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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The U.S. EEO posters are available here (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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