Logistics Data, Specialist I

Canadian Solar Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, seeks a Logistics Data Specialist in Texas to manage logistics master data and create analytics for transportation planning, warehousing, and freight settlement. You’ll partner with Operations, Procurement, Trade Compliance, and Finance to ensure reliable information and actionable reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining master data, auditing shipments, building dashboards, and providing KPI packs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, or related discipline.
• 2+ years in logistics, transportation analytics, or supply chain systems.
• Experience with freight invoices, carrier data, or brokerage information is highly valued.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, power query, xlookups).
• SQL or similar database querying.
• BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Familiarity with SAP/TMS/WMS environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MercuryGate, etc.).
• Strong analytical reasoning.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable in fast-moving, build-phase environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain carriers, lanes, rates, BOMs, HTS, and partner master data in TMS/WMS/SAP.
• Perform audits on shipments tracking milestones, POD, cost allocation, and accrual triggers.
• Identify root causes of data discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Build SOPs for data entry, validation logic, and exception handling
• Develop dashboards for OTIF, GIT, transit time, freight spend, accessorial, claims, and capacity utilization.
• Provide weekly/monthly KPI packs to operations leadership.
• Support budget vs. actual analysis and PR forecast modeling.
• Translate business requirements into SQL/BI outputs.
• Validate rating, fuel, and accessorial charges.
• Support three-way match among PO, shipment, and invoice.
• Prepare accrual and variance reports.
• Assist audit requests from Finance
• Act as super-user for TMS/WMS modules.
• Drive automation to reduce manual work
• Work with transportation, warehouse, procurement, and customs teams to improve data transparency.
• Provide data analysis for RFPs, network optimization, and vendor reviews
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

2+ years logistics analytics

Strong analytical reasoning

High attention to detail

Excel (pivot, Power Query, XLOOKUP)

SQL or similar querying

BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)

SAP/TMS/WMS environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

SAP/TMS/WMS

Job description

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.

Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar,we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to \"Make the Difference\" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Job Summary:

The Logistics Data Specialist is responsible for managing logistics master data, validating transactional accuracy, and delivering analytics that support transportation planning, customs execution, warehousing, and freight settlement. This role partners with Operations, Procurement, Trade Compliance, and Finance to ensure information reliability and actionable reporting.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain carriers, lanes, rates, BOMs, HTS, and partner master data in TMS/WMS/SAP.
• Perform audits on shipments tracking milestones, POD, cost allocation, and accrual triggers.
• Identify root causes of data discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Build SOPs for data entry, validation logic, and exception handling
• Develop dashboards for OTIF, GIT, transit time, freight spend, accessorial, claims, and capacity utilization.
• Provide weekly/monthly KPI packs to operations leadership.
• Support budget vs. actual analysis and PR forecast modeling.
• Translate business requirements into SQL/BI outputs.
• Validate rating, fuel, and accessorial charges.
• Support three-way match among PO, shipment, and invoice.
• Prepare accrual and variance reports.
• Assist audit requests from Finance
• Act as super-user for TMS/WMS modules.
• Drive automation to reduce manual work
• Work with transportation, warehouse, procurement, and customs teams to improve data transparency.
• Provide data analysis for RFPs, network optimization, and vendor reviews
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, or related discipline
• 2+ years in logistics, transportation analytics, or supply chain systems.
• Experience working with freight invoices, carrier data, or brokerage information is highly valued
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, power query, xlookups).
• SQL or similar database querying.
• BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Familiarity with SAP/TMS/WMS environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MercuryGate, etc.).
• Strong analytical reasoning.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable in fast-moving, build-phase environments.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and operating office equipment
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry light office materials (up to 10–15 lbs), such as files or office supplies
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Ability to attend meetings and interact with employees, clients, and vendors