We're Hiring: Global Logistics Analyst Location: Torrance, CA
Company: Pelican
What You'll Do:
Turn global logistics data into smarter business decisions.
Pelican is seeking a highly analytical Global Logistics Analyst to help drive visibility, efficiency, and continuous improvement across our global logistics network. In this role, you'll transform complex transportation, distribution, and financial data into meaningful insights that influence cost, service, capacity, and operational performance.
Working across Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and other global partners, you'll develop analytics, forecasts, dashboards, and business cases that help leaders understand what's happening, why it's happening, and where the greatest opportunities exist.
- Analyze global logistics spend and performance across transportation, distribution centers, 3PLs, parcel, ocean freight, over-the-road (OTR), intermodal, and other logistics activities
- Gather, validate, and analyze data from SAP ERP and other internal and external systems to create reliable business insights
- Develop cost, trend, variance, benchmarking, forecasting, budgeting, and network analyses to uncover risks and improvement opportunities
- Define, monitor, and report key logistics KPIs across cost, service, capacity, transportation, and distribution center performance
- Build and maintain analytical models, dashboards, scorecards, and recurring reports that provide greater visibility into global logistics performance
- Translate complex datasets into clear insights, recommendations, and executive-ready presentations
- Identify cost-saving and service-improvement opportunities and help quantify their potential business impact
- Support logistics forecasting and budgeting by analyzing historical trends, business demand, transportation costs, and operational requirements
- Provide analytical support for strategic sourcing initiatives, carrier and 3PL evaluations, service-level planning, and contract decisions
- Support logistics network optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across Pelican's global operations
- Partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, Operations, IT, Customer Service, and external providers to solve business challenges
- Develop business cases and scenario analyses that help leadership evaluate strategic logistics decisions and investments
- Perform additional duties as assigned
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, Operations, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, distribution, financial analysis, business analytics, or a related field.
- Experience analyzing transportation, distribution, logistics, supply chain, or operational costs.
- Strong proficiency with large data sets, analytical modeling, Microsoft Excel, and enterprise systems such as SAP ERP.
- Experience with BI, visualization, SQL, TMS, WMS, or supply chain technology platforms preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, presentation, project management, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently, structure ambiguous business questions, and deliver actionable recommendations.
What's In It For You:
Join a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported.
- Competitive paid time off plans/Holiday pay/extra vacation purchase opportunities
- 401k plan - with immediate match
- Great Benefits - several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.
- Health Savings Account Contribution
- Wellness Discount Program
- Global Mental Wellness Program
- Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
- Peer to Peer Recognition Program
- Service Recognition Program
- Exceptional Employee Satisfaction Scores
- Ample free parking with EV Charging Station
- Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear
- Employee referral program - get paid to work with your trusted network.
- Prime location - minutes away from the beach!
- Established reputable brand offering premium products - you'll be proud to represent Pelican!
Compensation & Benefits:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The annual U.S. pay range for this position is listed below. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-paid life and disability plans, and matching 401k to eligible employees.
