Are you a global logistics expert with a passion for navigating complex international supply chains? A rapidly growing organization is seeking a Global Logistics Analyst to play a critical role in ensuring seamless international freight forwarding and supply chain management. This position offers the chance to shape the future of a department that is expanding in response to company growth.

As a key member of the team, you’ll work closely with branches across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations, optimizing transportation modes, and supporting affiliates with expert logistics solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and have a strong understanding of global logistics operations, this is the opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do:

Global Logistics Support: Act as the go-to expert for navigating complex international shipping regulations, documentation, and compliance requirements.
End-to-End Shipment Management: Oversee and track shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing delays or disruptions.
Cost Optimization: Negotiate competitive freight rates and manage quotations to ensure cost-effective logistics solutions.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date on international trade laws, export/import requirements, and compliance standards for various regions, particularly Europe.
Relationship Management: Build strong partnerships with agents, affiliates, and global freight forwarding partners to ensure smooth shipment execution.
Multimodal Transportation Expertise: Evaluate and propose the most efficient transport methods, including air, ocean, road, rail, and triangle shipments.
Internal Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including procurement and order management, to understand and meet customer transportation needs.
Process Improvement: Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) and implement best practices for shipment management.

What You’ll Bring:

Experience: Minimum 5 years in international logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain management.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of customs regulations, multimodal transportation, and international trade compliance.
Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to secure competitive freight rates and manage supplier relationships.
Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex logistics issues and provide innovative solutions.
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable working with proprietary logistics software, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office tools.
Geographical Expertise: Experience managing shipments involving European countries is highly valued.
Flexibility: Ability to work across multiple time zones and manage occasional early/late meetings.

Why Join Us?

Fully Remote Role – Work from anywhere in the U.S. with occasional travel for key meetings (2-3 times per year).
Competitive Salary: based on experience.
Growth Potential: Potential to expand into a leadership position as the department grows.
Excellent Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, 401k with 3.5% match, company- wide annual bonuses, and generous PTO
Collaborative Culture: Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced, evolving global logistics environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new department and take ownership of a key global logistics role. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a growing organization with a strong international presence, apply today!

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in logistics & supply chain recruitment. Our logistics & supply chain recruiting team has a proven track record of finding top-performing talent in areas such as logistics leadership, supply chain technology, and operations. Lean more at bit.ly/44lDvL4

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