Senior Import/Export Logistics Trade Analyst
Location: Vacaville, CA (On-site)
Join Lonza in Vacaville, California, as a Senior Import/Export Logistics Trade Analyst and play a critical role in supporting the global movement of life-changing therapies. In this highly visible position, you will help ensure international trade compliance, optimize cross-border logistics operations, and drive continuous improvements that support our global supply chain and customers.
This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What you will get:
The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $93,000 - $155,000 USD. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:
• Performance-related bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching plan
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid Time Off
Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.
What you will do:
- Ensure compliance with Lonza policies and international trade regulations by reviewing import/export transactions, customs documentation, and declarations.
- Optimize the cross-border movement of materials and products by auditing logistics processes, service provider activities, and trade documentation.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to trade compliance, customs requirements, supply chain disruptions, and Incoterms responsibilities.
- Provide operational oversight for shipments, including monitoring, tracking, issue resolution, and coordination with carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and 3PL partners.
- Develop and maintain local work instructions aligned with global policies, while educating internal stakeholders on trade compliance, SAP processes, transportation requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Manage and evaluate third-party logistics providers through performance reviews, KPI tracking, audits, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
- Analyze logistics and trade data to identify efficiency opportunities, improve compliance, reduce risk, and support strategic decision-making across the supply chain.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, International Trade, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Advanced experience in supply chain logistics, international transportation, and global trade compliance.
- Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs requirements, and applicable government agency regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and improve international logistics operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Experience analyzing logistics, trade, and compliance data to support risk mitigation, cost optimization, and operational improvements.
- Proven success managing relationships with logistics service providers, including carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics partners.
- Professional certifications such as APICS CLTD, import/customs compliance, or export regulatory certifications are preferred.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
