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Logistics Transportation Analyst

Posted about 2 hours ago

OfficeCharleston, SC, United States

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
  • 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
  • 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

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)

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! Bosch Benefits | Bosch in the USA

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

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Location
Charleston, SC, United States

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