Logistics & Compliance Analyst: Optimize Freight

Kawasaki Rail Car Lincoln, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Flexible spending

Employee discounts

Fitness center

Wellness program

Daycare discounts

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

Kawasaki Rail Car Lincoln, Inc. is seeking a full-time Logistics and Compliance Analyst at our Lincoln, NE facility to support daily import/export logistics, customs compliance, freight management, and analytics.

The role focuses on accurate shipment processing, data-driven improvements, and cost containment to support production schedules. You will analyze logistics data, review customs entries, coordinate with brokers and carriers, and maintain documentation while driving continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience in transportation or import/export.
• Proficient with computers and software applications.
• Know-how to apply financial concepts to supply management decisions.
• Ability to source resources and manage cross-functional expectations.
• Certifications of compliance in logistics may be required travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics and customs clearance.
• Analyze logistics data to support production schedules and timely delivery while containing costs.
• Review trends and anomalies for process, cost, and service improvements.
• Communicate logistics findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Review customs entries for HTS classification, country of origin, value, duties, and other requirements.
• Conduct pre-arrival customs entry audits and identify discrepancies.
• Manage freight claims for loss, damage, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with brokers, forwarders, carriers, suppliers and internal departments to resolve issues.
• Maintain customs, freight, claims, and supporting documentation.
• Support trade compliance projects and audits.
• Develop and maintain logistics/compliance KPIs, work instructions, SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery performance and logistics costs.

Skills

Computer skills

Financial concepts

Resource identification

Travel certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or equivalent combination of education

Job description

Kawasaki Rail Car Lincoln, Inc. is seeking a full-time Logistics and Compliance Analyst at our Lincoln, NE facility to support daily import/export logistics, customs compliance, freight management, and analytics.

The role focuses on accurate shipment processing, data-driven improvements, and cost containment to support production schedules. You will analyze logistics data, review customs entries, coordinate with brokers and carriers, and maintain documentation while driving continuous