Life Sciences Parcel Logistics Analyst

LGC Diagnostics & Genomics; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC Diagnostics & Genomics in Milford, MA seeks a Transportation Analyst to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of materials across the global supply chain. You will support day-to-day logistics operations, analyze performance, and help maintain the integrity of regulated materials during shipment.

You will monitor shipments, manage carrier relationships, review invoices, and develop dashboards to track KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of parcel and LTL carrier invoicing.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel, ERP, TMS, or BI tools.
• Knowledge of GDP/GMP logistics, temperature-controlled shipping, and global trade fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work cross-functionally in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Review domestic and international shipments of raw materials, components, and finished goods, ensuring compliance with life-science-related regulations (GDP, DOT, IATA, FDA).
• Monitor Global transportation activities to ensure on-time delivery; troubleshoot delays, exceptions, and temperature-excursion risks.
• Support cold-chain and controlled-environment logistics by validating carrier adherence to handling requirements, packaging standards, and temperature-monitoring processes.
• Track and analyze transportation KPIs - on-time delivery, carrier utilization, freight cost, lane performance, temperature excursion rates, etc.
• Identify cost-saving, service-improving, and risk-mitigating opportunities through data analysis and benchmarking.
• Develop reports and dashboards for supply chain leaders; communicate trends and actionable insights.
• Develop sophisticated models to drive deeper freight analysis and improve visibility of the LGC network.
• Support carrier scorecards, quarterly business reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Assist in selecting, onboarding, and managing logistics providers, freight forwarders, and parcel/LTL/FTL carriers.
• Audit carrier invoices, validate freight rates, monitor assessorial charges and support resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Partner with carriers to understand capacity constraints, negotiate spot quotes, and maintain service-level agreements.
• Ensure transportation processes align with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements applicable to life science products.
• Participate in audits, CAPA implementation, and documentation updates related to transportation operations.
• Support risk assessments for new shipping lanes, packaging solutions, and transportation modes.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excel experience

ERP experience

TMS experience

BI tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

TMS

BI tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

LGC Diagnostics & Genomics in Milford, MA seeks a Transportation Analyst to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of materials across the global supply chain. You will support day-to-day logistics operations, analyze performance, and help maintain the integrity of regulated materials during shipment.

You will monitor shipments, manage carrier relationships, review invoices, and develop dashboards to track KPIs.