Logistics Analyst

WorkGenius Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkGenius Group is seeking a Logistics Analyst in Charlotte, NC to coordinate with freight forwarders and internal teams, optimizing product movement and international shipping compliance.

You will monitor shipments, analyze carrier performance and transportation costs, and develop forecasts and reports with actionable recommendations. A Bachelor’s degree is required and MBA is a plus; strong Excel/Access skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, root-cause analysis, decision-making, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of optimization techniques, routing tools, transportation operations, and performance metrics; advanced Excel/Access.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and expedite product movement across the global supply chain with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor, track, trace, rate, and route inbound shipments; manage exceptions to support on-time delivery.
• Analyze transportation and logistics performance, including carrier performance and cost savings.
• Develop and distribute financial forecasts and carrier performance reports with actionable recommendations.
• Identify root causes and implement analytical and process-improvement solutions.

Skills

Logistics analysis

Global supply chain

Transportation management

Carrier performance

Shipment tracking

Exception management

Forecasting

Routing optimization

Customs compliance

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Title: Logistics Analyst

Industry: Logistics and Global Supply Chain

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: ASAP start; 2 years; full-time hours

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and expedite product movement across the global supply chain, coordinating with freight forwarders, distribution operations, carriers, customs brokers, compliance teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor, track, trace, rate, and route inbound shipments; adjust service levels and manage exceptions to support on-time delivery and international shipping compliance.
• Analyze transportation and logistics performance, including carrier performance, optimization opportunities, cost savings, claims, and settlement activities.
• Develop and distribute financial forecasts, exception-management reports, and monthly or quarterly carrier performance reports with actionable recommendations.
• Identify root causes and implement analytical, technical, and process-improvement solutions, including compliance-violation reporting and chargeback support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is a plus, with demonstrated planning, project management, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, root-cause analysis, decision‑making, follow‑up, and attention‑to‑detail skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of optimization techniques, routing tools, transportation operations, and performance metrics; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and related desktop applications.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate forecasts and guidance clearly to business partners and senior leadership, including non‑native English speakers.
• Adaptable team contributor who can independently learn new applications and processes, train or cross‑train others, respond promptly to requests, and work extended hours when business volume requires it.

Skills

• Logistics analysis
• Global supply chain
• Transportation management
• Carrier performance
• Shipment tracking
• Exception management
• Forecasting
• Routing optimization
• Customs compliance
• Microsoft Excel

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by WorkGenius.