International Transportation Analyst - Hybrid (Franklin Lakes, NJ) - remote considered for the right

Job Summary

Position Scope: Reporting to the Global Transportation Manager, the International Transportation Analyst will support logistics operational implementation of new international transportation lanes, data analysis for improvement initiatives, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of new carriers with identified sites (manufacturing plants, Distribution Centers, External Vendors)
• Coinciding with carriers and internal stakeholders on operational processes
• Aligning service level agreements
• Reporting status in shared implementation file
• SOP Drafting with support of carrier and local operational stakeholders
• Support in the creation of new carriers lead by Procurement, pre-RFQ implementation
• Data Analysis to support business case creation and problem solving

Requirements

• Practical and/or educational-based familiarity with containerized ocean shipping operations (heavy emphasis on export operations)
• Theoretical and/or awareness level knowledge of heavy-air & parcel operations
• Basic understanding of volumetric weight theory & calculations
• Theoretical and/or practical knowledge of Incoterms
• Basic understanding of finished goods distribution methodologies (HUB & spoke)
• Prior experience operating in a regulated industry, ideally in a Medical Device/Pharmaceutical setting

Competencies

• Coordination and organizational skills required to track implementation progress
• Resilience in a complex organization where information is fragmented
• High degree of stakeholder focus and emotional intelligence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines with quality work
• Tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to solve complex problems
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated financial acumen for logistics cost reporting and business case development

Education

Bachelor's Degree is a must, preferably with a concentration in Global Transportation Operations and/or Supply Chain