Logistics Transportation Analyst

Job Description

Logistics Controlling & Cost Management

• Lead logistics budget planning, forecasting, and month-end closing activities
• Analyze and classify freight cost actuals; perform detailed variance analysis vs. budget and forecast
• Provide clear explanations of cost deviations and identify corrective actions
• Partner with management to drive cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement
• Serve as the primary interface between Logistics and Controlling for monthly reporting and analysis
• Support Business Plan and Current Forecast processes
• Develop and maintain reporting tools and KPIs to enhance cost visibility

Transportation Execution, Audit & Coordination

Review and audit freight activity, including transportation modes and associated costs

• Cover transportation modes and associated costs
• Coordinate special freight requests, including quoting, tracking, and follow-up
• Act as the plant’s main contact for inbound and outbound transportation topics
• Ensure clear communication between internal departments, carriers, and logistics partners
• Serve as primary plant contact for Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and central logistics teams
• Host and coordinate on-site visits with LSPs

Compliance & Documentation

Support export documentation processes (SLI, commercial invoices) as needed

• Support export documentation processes
• Ensure compliance with customs and trade requirements, including CTPAT
• Maintain and improve transportation work instructions and standard processes

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

Monitor and resolve unidentified freight topics related to unidentified freight, misdelivered items, or missing information

• Maintain transportation records and reporting
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in budgeting or cost controlling preferred
• Experience in transportation, logistics operations, or freight audit preferred
• Knowledge of customs/export processes and compliance (CTPAT a plus) preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; SAP experience preferred
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Time Away from Work Policy
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 16 days (Up to 30 days based on seniority)
• Personal Days (PAA): 5 days
• Company Paid Holidays: 9 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 6 Weeks
• Industry Best Retirement Benefit- 401k - 75% match up to the first 9% contribution
• Unique Bosch Defined Contribution (BDC) plan provides 100% company-funded 401(k) contributions, ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% of your pay, helping you secure your financial future
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match
• Profit Sharing Bonus (CPrP) up to 10%
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Onsite Cafeteria with multiple menu options
• Onsite Starbucks Cafe
• Onsite Bosch Store (Employee Discount)