Logistics & Compliance Analyst (Rail)

KMM - Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Relocation support

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kawasaki Rail Car Lincoln, Inc. is seeking a full-time Logistics and Compliance Analyst at our manufacturing facility in Lincoln, NE.

The role supports daily import/export logistics, customs compliance, freight management, logistics analytics, and freight claims to ensure accurate and efficient shipments. The analyst will analyze logistics data to support production schedules, delivery requirements, cost containment, and continuous improvement, while reducing customs errors and transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, SCM, finance, or related field.
• Proficient with computers and software.
• Understanding of financial concepts in supply management.
• Ability to identify resources and manage deliverables.
• Certifications in logistics/compliance may require travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound/outbound logistics, transportation, shipment documentation, and customs clearance.
• Analyze logistics data to support production schedules and timely delivery while containing costs.
• Review logistics trends and performance data to identify process, cost, and service improvements.
• Communicate logistics findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain customs, freight, and supporting documentation; manage freight claims.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Financial concepts

Research and sourcing

Travel for certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

General software proficiency

Job description

Kawasaki Rail Car Lincoln, Inc. seeks a full-time, Logistics and Compliance Analyst at our manufacturing facility in Lincoln, NE.

The Logistics & Compliance Analyst will support daily import/export logistics, customs compliance, freight management, logistics analytics, and freight claims. This position will ensure shipments are processed accurately and efficiently while analyzing logistics data to support production schedules, delivery requirements, cost containment, and continuous improvement. Provide integrated logistics, analytics, freight, and trade-compliance support that enables reliable production and delivery schedules while reducing customs errors, transportation issues, delays, claims exposure, and unnecessary logistics costs.

Responsibilities of Logistics and Compliance Analyst can include:

• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, transportation, shipment documentation, and customs clearance.
• Analyze and interpret logistics data to support efficient production schedules and timely delivery of products while containing costs.
• Review logistics trends, performance data, and anomalies to identify opportunities for process, cost, and service improvements.
• Communicate logistics findings and recommendations to appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Review customs entries for HTS classification, country of origin, value, duties, Chapter 99, Section 232, CAA, and other applicable requirements.
• Conduct pre-arrival customs entry audits and identify discrepancies before shipment arrival.
• Manage freight claims involving loss, damage, shortages, overages, and transportation discrepancies.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve logistics and compliance issues.
• Maintain customs, freight, claims, and supporting documentation.
• Support PSCs, protests, customs audits, and other trade compliance projects.
• Develop and maintain logistics/compliance KPIs, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery performance, logistics efficiency, compliance, and overall transportation costs.

Qualifications for Logistics and Compliance Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in transportation, supply chain, and/or import/export operations
• Ability to display appropriate proficiency with computers and computer applications
• Understanding and applying financial concepts to supply management decisions to address allocation of funds, accurate reporting and management of risk
• Ability to research and identify specialized resources inside or outside of the organization that will effectively meet the needs of the situation. Communicate clear expectations to the resource; monitor deliverables, evaluate and record results, contact information and other data for future use
• Obtain certifications of compliance in the logistics field that may require travel

Perks for Logistics and Compliance Analyst:

• Great work culture with career growth potential
• Excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and many more
• Paid holidays, educational reimbursement, and flexible spending account available
• Employee discount for purchase of company products
• Company fitness center and wellness program available
• Employee discount to select local daycare providers
• Educational and relocation reimbursements available

Mission:

Kawasaki, working as one for the good of the planet. We are the Kawasaki Group, a global technology leader with diverse integrated strengths. We create new value for a better environment and a brighter future for generations to come.

We value each of our employees and support efforts to use their talents and abilities in full. We respect diversity and strive to build a workplace in which all employees can live up to their full potential.

Kawasaki Rail Car Lincoln, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer who complies with all Federal, State and Local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

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