Ocean Freight Logistics Analyst — Hybrid (SAP, Power BI)

Elevate Human Capital; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Logistics Analyst (Ocean Freight) for a petrochemical client in Houston, TX. The role is a 6-month contract with a schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days work-from-home, 8am-5pm.

You will monitor export shipments, coordinate with carriers and forwarders, process invoices, and support monthly close and reporting. Strong SAP, Excel, and Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS / BA degree in supply chain or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supply chain experience in export logistics.
• Experience with ERP SAP ECC Sales & Distribution.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Process improvement mindset and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily ocean logistics operations by monitoring export shipments, including container status, bookings, documentation, vessel schedules, cut-offs, in-gate activity, and sailing information.
• Collaborate with freight forwarders, warehouses, internal stakeholders, and ocean carriers through daily calls to communicate priorities, resolve issues, and ensure timely execution of ocean shipments.
• Process and validate ocean logistics invoices and payables, review charges against ocean rates and documentation to identify discrepancies before payment.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, working with carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to obtain supporting documentation and correct billing issues.
• Assist with monthly and period-end activities, including invoice reconciliation, outstanding payable follow-up, shipment and invoice reporting.
• Support reporting and data analysis related to ocean shipment activity, carrier performance, invoices, payables, and operational exceptions.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as business needs evolve.

Skills

Payments processing

Strong analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS / BA Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Business Administration

Tools

SAP ECC Sales & Distribution

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Logistics Analyst (Ocean Freight) for a petrochemical client in Houston, TX. The role is a 6-month contract with a schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days work-from-home, 8am-5pm.

You will monitor export shipments, coordinate with carriers and forwarders, process invoices, and support monthly close and reporting. Strong SAP, Excel, and Power BI skills are essential.