Logistics Analyst

Flex; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Orangeburg, SC is hiring a Logistics Analyst to optimize product workflow by researching and developing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory. You will manage end-to-end import/export operations, coordinate shipments, obtain freight quotations, and maintain relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers.

The role also requires data-driven decision making, KPI tracking, and cost-reduction initiatives, with a focus on compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of experience in materials or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in international logistics, import/export operations, or trade compliance preferred.
• Background in manufacturing is desired.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, data analysis, reporting, and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import and export operations across all modes (air, ocean, road, etc).
• Coordinate end-to-end international and domestic shipments, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with trade requirements.
• Obtain freight quotations, compare costs, and identify the most efficient logistics solutions.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and logistics providers worldwide.
• Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external customers, providing shipment updates, resolving logistics issues, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain direct communication with customers regarding shipment status, transit times, documentation requirements, and logistics solutions.
• Track shipments from origin to destination, ensuring visibility and proactive issue resolution.
• Analyze logistics performance, transportation spending, and KPIs to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Implement process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and operational performance.
• Coordinate Dangerous Goods (DG) shipments, ensuring compliance with international regulations and carrier requirements.

Skills

Logistics planning

International shipping

Freight cost analysis

Customer communication

Excel analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Logistics Analyst located in Orangeburg SC.

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the Logistics Analyst, this role will enhance product workflow by researching and developing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory. Create and review logistics procedures to maximize client satisfaction and minimize cost.

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do:

• Manage end-to-end import and export operations across all modes (air, ocean, road, etc)
• Coordinate end-to-end international and domestic shipments, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with trade requirements.
• Obtain freight quotations, compare costs, and identify the most efficient logistics solutions.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and logistics providers worldwide.
• Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external customers, providing shipment updates, resolving logistics issues, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain direct communication with customers regarding shipment status, transit times, documentation requirements, and logistics solutions.
• Track shipments from origin to destination, ensuring visibility and proactive issue resolution.
• Analyze logistics performance, transportation spending, and KPIs to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Implement process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and operational performance.
• Coordinate Dangerous Goods (DG) shipments, ensuring compliance with international regulations and carrier requirements.

Here is some of what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years of experience in materials or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in international logistics, import/export operations, or trade compliance preferred.
• A background in manufacturing is desired.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft excel skills, data analysis, reporting, and KPI tracking.

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