Senior Logistics Analyst

Job Responsibilities

• RFP Management
• Lead the end-to-end RFP process for transportation procurement (TL, LTL, cross-border freight)
• Data preparation, market analysis, carrier selection, scenario modeling, and award implementation
• Build clear bid packages, including lane specs, service requirements, accessorial definitions, and operational expectations
• Manage bid distribution, Q&A, and communication with carriers
• Compare carrier proposals against baselines and market benchmarks, while identifying outliers, unrealistic rates, and hidden cost risks
• Develop annual, quarterly, and mini-bid strategies based on market conditions, capacity trends, and business needs
• Partner with Operations, Finance, and Sales to align RFP goals with service and cost targets
• Implementation & Performance Management
• Oversee carrier onboarding, rate uploads, and TMS configuration
• Monitor tender acceptance, service performance, and cost trends post-award
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key carriers
• Adjust routing guides and carrier allocations as needed
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, structural inefficiencies, and market trends to optimize routing and budgeting
• Develop and maintain carrier scorecards and monitor key metrics like On-Time Delivery, tender acceptance rates, and billing accuracy
• Analyze logistics data, track KPIs, and develop reports for management to identify areas for improvement
• Data Analysis & Cost Modeling
• Clean, validate, and structure 12-24 months of shipment history (lanes, volumes, accessorial, PCF, dwell, weight)
• Build lane-level baselines and cost-to-serve models
• Analyze carrier bids using cost, service, and operational fit criteria
• Create scenario models (cost-optimized, service-optimized, hybrid)

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all relevant import/export regulations, trade laws, and customs procedures to minimize risks and penalties
• Review cargo liability, claims history, and safety performance
• Stay up-to-date with changes in international trade regulations, while maintaining audit-ready documentation for all bid events and carrier agreements

Vendor Management

• Evaluate, vet and onboard strategic transportation partners
• Build and maintain strong relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and other logistics service providers
• Conduct periodic performance reviews with vendors and negotiate service contracts to ensure competitive pricing and service levels

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 3-7 years of experience in transportation procurement and bidding, OTR trucking, brokerage, or supply chain analytics
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor-management skills
• Ability to interpret operational constraints (dwell, appointment windows, equipment needs)
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations, insurance requirements, and carrier compliance standards
• Experience with TMS platforms and rating engines
• Proficiency in logistics software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Excel modeling; experience with Power BI or Tableau preferred
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to handle logistics challenges effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

Pay and Benefits

• Pay range: $85K - $90K
• We offer competitive pay and benefits package, including health (~80% company paid) for employees and dependents, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, company match 401K plan, generous PTO, and company holidays.

About the Company

• Pulmuone’s mission is a company that creates a healthy future for people and the earth with wholesome foods.
• Pulmuone Foods USA brands include Nasoya, Wildwood, Emerald Valley Kitchen, Monterey Gourmet Foods, and Cibo Naturals.
• The Senior Logistics Analyst will be the driving force behind our transportation procurement, carrier management, and freight analysis.