Transportation Analyst

The Transportation Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient compliant and cost-effective movement of materials intermediates and finished life science products across the global supply chain. This role supports day-to-day logistics operations analyzes transportation performance and helps maintain the integrity of sensitive and regulated materials during shipment.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Operations & Execution

• Review domestic and international shipments of raw materials components and finished goods ensuring compliance with life-science-related regulations (e.g. GDP DOT IATA FDA).
• Monitor Global transportation activities to ensure on-time delivery; proactively troubleshoot delays exceptions and temperature-excursion risks.
• Support cold-chain and controlled-environment logistics by validating carrier adherence to handling requirements packaging standards and temperature-monitoring processes.

Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze transportation KPIson-time delivery carrier utilization freight cost lane performance temperature excursion rates etc.
• Identify cost-saving service-improving and risk-mitigating opportunities through data analysis and benchmarking.
• Develop reports and dashboards for supply chain leaders; communicate trends and actionable insights.
• Support carrier scorecards quarterly business reviews and corrective action plans.

Carrier & Vendor Management

• Assist in selecting onboarding and managing logistics providers freight forwarders and parcel/LTL/FTL carriers.
• Audit carrier invoices validate freight rates monitor assessorial charges and support resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Partner with carriers to understand capacity constraints negotiate spot quotes and maintain service-level agreements.

Compliance & Quality Support

• Ensure transportation processes align with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements applicable to life science products.
• Participate in audits CAPA implementation and documentation updates related to transportation operations.
• Support risk assessments for new shipping lanes packaging solutions and transportation modes.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business Engineering or related field.
• 25 years of experience in transportation logistics or supply chain operations
• Strong understanding of parcel and LTL carrier invoicing.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel ERP TMS or BI tools.
• Understanding of GDP/GMP logistics temperature-controlled shipping and global trade fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work cross-functionally in a highly regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP IFS or similar ERP platforms.
• 25 years of experience in transportation logistics or supply chain operationswithin pharmaceuticals biotech medical devices or life science manufacturing.
• Knowledge of customs compliance dangerous goods regulations or cold-chain packaging technologies.
• Lean/Six Sigma exposure.
• Familiarity with KPI dashboarding tools (Tableau Power BI).

Additional Information :

Pay range for this position is:

Minimum pay rate: $72000 USD

Maximum pay rate: $97000 USD

The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience skills and location. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Join LGC and become part of a team that values collaboration integrity and brilliance in all we do. We are committed to encouraging a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission. Our positive and inclusive culture ensures that we can compete and succeed in our goals while encouraging respect and innovation.

Our values:

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC is committed to valuing every job applicant and employee for their distinct skills regardless of age disability race color ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partnership parental responsibilities religion or belief. Shortlisting interviewing and selection procedures will always be performed without bias related to gender sexual orientation marital status color race nationality ethnic or national origins religion or belief age or trade union membership.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time