Logistics Transportation Analyst

Bosch Group

Logistics Transportation Analyst

Charleston, SC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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

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