Logistics & Compliance Analyst (Rail)

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. 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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