Logistics Analyst

General Dynamics - IT; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Logistics Analyst to optimize supply chain operations, improve transportation, inventory management, and distribution efficiency. The role involves data-driven process improvements, cost reduction, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Business teams.

The team focuses on warehousing, BOM interpretation, MRP applications, and the preparation of shipping and receiving documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or supply chain roles.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and policies.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize supply chain operations to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with production, engineering and business teams to align on logistics plans.
• Conduct supplier audits and evaluations to meet quality and delivery standards.
• Forecast demand and support distribution planning and inventory control.
• Prepare and manage shipping documents and invoicing materials (FedEx/UPS).
• Maintain documentation controls and organize forms using Adobe Acrobat.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

BOM comprehension

Data analysis

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LOGISTICS ANALYST

The Logistics Analyst is responsible for analyzing and optimizing supply chain operations to ensure efficient transportation, inventory management, and distribution. They use data and metrics to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational performance.

• Contribute and may provide guidance to the completion of significant logistics projects.
• Conduct and may provide guidance for the supplier audits, assessments, and evaluations to ensure conformance to client's quality, cost, and delivery performance standards.
• Perform demand forecasting, distribution planning, supply chain modeling and design.
• Resolve complex supplier quality issues and provide appropriate support for desired supplier capability.
• Identify complex logistics opportunities for process improvements, inventory reductions, and cost savings.
• Write and edit the logistics policy and procedures.
• Warehousing & Inventory Control
  • Bench stock/Floor stock management
• Ability to read a Bill of Material (BOM’s) and apply to Material Resource Planning (MRP)
  • Similar experiences ( Integrated Business Planning) acceptable
• Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, & Business teams
• Shipping
  • Create shipping/invoicing documents
    • FedEx, USPS, UPS, NAVSUP, & DD1149
• Receiving
  • Ability to read and understand Invoices and Packing Slips
• Experience managing/tracking assets
  • High-Priority Orders
  • Repair Cycle (Reverse Logistics)
    • Supplier Returns
      • Return Material Authorization (RMA)
      • Modifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Adobe Acrobat
  • Skilled at using Excel functions
• Document Control
  • Has dealt with Records Maintenance & Document Filing processes
  • Organize & Prepare Forms (Adobe Acrobat)
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Active Secret Clearance Desired