Global Logistics Optimization Analyst

Ciena Corporation; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena Corporation in the United States is seeking an experienced transportation optimization professional to drive international logistics improvements across its global service supply chain, focusing on cross-border movement, lane optimization, and cost visibility.

You will partner with Global Trade, 3PLs, and internal teams to develop fact-based models, implement savings initiatives, and strengthen analytics capabilities that reduce costs while maintaining service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Business, Operations, Analytics or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related functions.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate tradeoffs.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize international transportation flows across Ciena's global service supply chain, including lanes, modes, and service levels to reduce costs.
• Develop transportation and logistics cost models to compare network design scenarios and identify savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with Global Trade, 3PLs, and internal stakeholders to translate network analysis into actionable business cases and implementation plans.
• Establish logistics spend visibility and analytics to support forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting.
• Lead or support cost-reduction initiatives and special projects within Service Supply Chain, including RMA deflection and repair cost optimization.

Skills

Supply chain

Transportation

Analytics

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

TMS

SQL

Job description

Ciena Corporation in the United States is seeking an experienced transportation optimization professional to drive international logistics improvements across its global service supply chain, focusing on cross-border movement, lane optimization, and cost visibility.

You will partner with Global Trade, 3PLs, and internal teams to develop fact-based models, implement savings initiatives, and strengthen analytics capabilities that reduce costs while maintaining service levels.