Parcel Transportation Analyst

LGC Group; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC Group in Milford, MA is seeking a Transportation Analyst to optimize the movement of materials across the global supply chain, ensuring regulatory compliance (GDP, DOT, IATA, FDA) and maintaining cold-chain integrity for sensitive life-science products.

You will analyze KPIs, develop dashboards, collaborate with carriers, audit invoices, and support audits and risk assessments while partnering with logistics providers to sustain on-time delivery and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of parcel and LTL carrier invoicing.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel, ERP, TMS, or BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Review shipments domestically and internationally for compliance with GDP, DOT, IATA, FDA.
• Monitor transportation activities to ensure on-time delivery and address delays.
• Support cold-chain and controlled-environment logistics and carrier handling requirements.

Skills

Transportation Analytics

Regulatory Knowledge

Data Analysis Tools

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

IFS

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

ERP/TMS

Job description

• Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 85000 - yearly

Company Description

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Our high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality and range.

Our tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimize food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.

Job Description

The Transportation Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of materials, intermediates, and finished life science products across the global supply chain. This role supports day-to-day logistics operations, analyzes transportation performance, and helps maintain the integrity of sensitive and regulated materials during shipment.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Operations & Execution

• Review domestic and international shipments of raw materials, components, and finished goods, ensuring compliance with life-science-related regulations (e.g., GDP, DOT, IATA, FDA).
• Monitor Global transportation activities to ensure on-time delivery; proactively troubleshoot delays, exceptions, and temperature-excursion risks.
• Support cold-chain and controlled-environment logistics by validating carrier adherence to handling requirements, packaging standards, and temperature-monitoring processes.

Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze transportation KPIs—on-time delivery, carrier utilization, freight cost, lane performance, temperature excursion rates, etc.
• Identify cost-saving, service-improving, and risk-mitigating opportunities through data analysis and benchmarking.
• Develop reports and dashboards for supply chain leaders; communicate trends and actionable insights.
• Develop sophisticated models to drive deeper freight analysis and improve visibilityof the LGC network.
• Support carrier scorecards, quarterly business reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Assist in selecting, onboarding, and managing logistics providers, freight forwarders, and parcel/LTL/FTL carriers.
• Audit carrier invoices, validate freight rates, monitor assessorial charges and support resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Partner with carriers to understand capacity constraints, negotiate spot quotes, and maintain service-level agreements.

Compliance & Quality Support

• Ensure transportation processes align with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements applicable to life science products.
• Participate in audits, CAPA implementation, and documentation updates related to transportation operations.
• Support risk assessments for new shipping lanes, packaging solutions, and transportation modes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations
• Strong understanding of parcel and LTL carrier invoicing.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel, ERP, TMS, or BI tools.
• Understanding of GDP/GMP logistics, temperature-controlled shipping, and global trade fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work cross-functionally in a highly regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP, IFS, or similar ERP platforms.
• 2–5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations—within pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, or life science manufacturing.
• Knowledge of customs compliance, dangerous goods regulations, or cold-chain packaging technologies.
• Familiarity with KPI dashboarding tools (Tableau, Power BI).

Additional Information

Pay range for this position is:

The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience, skills, and location.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Join LGC and become part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and brilliance in all we do. We are committed to encouraging a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission. Our positive and inclusive culture ensures that we can compete and succeed in our goals while encouraging respect and innovation.

Our values:

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC is committed to valuing every job applicant and employee for their distinct skills regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, parental responsibilities, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection procedures will always be performed without bias related to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

This position requires current U.S. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for temporary visas (including H‑1B, H‑2B, OPT, O‑1, TN)

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