Inventory Analyst (1 year Contract)

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Freight Operations & Execution

• Coordinate end-to-end freight movements across air, ocean, truckload, LTL, parcel, and intermodal shipments.

• Filing International Export information through ACE or other applicable customs entity

• Ensure timely pickup, transit, and delivery by monitoring shipment statuses and troubleshooting exceptions such as delays, damages, and capacity constraints.

• Prepare and validate shipping documents including commercial invoices, packing lists, and export paperwork.

• Communicate shipment schedules and updates to internal stakeholders.

• Serve as the day-to-day contact for freight forwarders, carriers, 3PLs, and customs brokers.

• Manage expedites and tracking information of key shipments as needed

3PL service depot coordination

• Visit 3PL regularly to review all aging parts at 3PL – inbound, outbound, FSE pick up, defective returns, etc.

• Identify root cause of aging – IT issue, 3PL training, pending FSE action, etc.

• Publish the list to local management

Cost & Spend Support

• Help monitor freight spend, identify discrepancies, and support cost-saving opportunities such as consolidation and mode optimization.

• Maintain accurate shipping cost records and support freight invoice auditing.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure shipments comply with international trade regulations, customs documentation requirements, and Incoterms.

• Support preparation of documentation for audits, customs entries, and compliance checks.

• Assist with escalation management during supply disruptions. Systems, Data & Reporting

• Use, ERP, and shipment visibility platforms to execute bookings, track shipments, and maintain accurate shipment data.

• Generate operational reports including transit time, on-time performance, and freight spend summaries.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Warehouse teams to support shipping priorities and resolve logistics issues.

• Support new product launches, inventory movements, and project-based shipments as needed.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in initiatives to streamline freight processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance service levels. Identify recurring issues and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications

Required

• High School or College degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or equivalent work experience.

• 3+ years of experience in freight coordination, shipping, 3PL management or logistics operations.

• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping, Incoterms, and basic customs processes.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar logistics platforms.

• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and problem-solving ability.

• Computer experience- ERP system experience, Microsoft Outlook, Excel

Preferred

• Experience working with global supply chains or technology hardware shipments.

Key Competencies

• Shipment coordination and execution accuracy

• Vendor and carrier communication

• Data-driven operational support

• Issue resolution and escalation handling

• Cross-functional teamwork

Travel

• Minimal travel for warehouse visits, carrier meetings, or internal team collaboration.