We are seeking an experienced Logistics Analyst to assist our global team in a full-time position. This opportunity will allow you to utilize and build your experience with international logistics, your understanding of incoterms, and your problem-solving abilities in order to help serve our businesses and customers. Candidates should have a strong systems aptitude and working knowledge in global transportation carriers and services.
What You’ll Do
* Analyze freight contracts (ocean, air, domestic, international) and shipping routes to assist in contract negotiations. Implement freight payment services for our international locations.
* Request freight quotes from our approved carriers; Prepare and evaluate rates/proposals from a competitive standpoint.
* Maintain contract rates and tariffs, including applicable surcharges.
* Prepare and update rate summaries in excel.
* Review and evaluate freight invoices for accuracy.
* Work with our internal cross-functional teams, vendors, freight forwarder and carriers to make sure inbound and outbound shipments are booked and shipped timely, and in the most cost-efficient method, across our broad carrier base.
* Provide internal customer support to Compliance, Supply Chain, Global Operations, and Finance. This is specific to daily tracking, expedited shipments, product freight cost analysis and invoice approval.
* Monitor volume and spending in all logistics categories and identify cost saving opportunities.
* Ensure General Ledger coding of freight invoices is accurate.
* Collaborate with freight forwarders and carriers on a routine basis regarding performance issues and resolution, or to file damage claims.
What you will Bring
* Qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related discipline
* Proven experience with International Logistics
* Understanding of Hazmat Dangerous Goods shipping requirements essential
* Experience working with Oracle Cloud
* Experience working with Freight Payment Centers, advantageous
* General knowledge of transport tariffs
* Strong systems aptitude with a working knowledge in Global transportation carrier’s and services
* Strong understanding of incoterms
* Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving
* High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Ability to analyze data and utilize findings to make improvements
Working Conditions/ Schedule
Occasional travel possible (not expected more than 10%)#
Based in Irlam, Manchester - Onsite role
About Us
At Azenta new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.
Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Chelmsford, MA, and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.
How You’ll Add Value