Logistics Transportation Analyst

## Company Description Bosch Charleston is a part of a global network with close to 400,000 associates who make products that are “Invented for Life.” The Bosch Charleston plant has a long history in the Lowcountry and was established in 1974. We **Drive.** to provide a safe and inspiring environment for our associates. We make a difference and delight our global customers by creating state of the art products. Over the past five years we have contributed over 1 million USD to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and environmental organizations in the Lowcountry through the Bosch Community Fund. Additionally, Bosch Charleston works closely with our partners to support these initiatives through volunteerism. There are many opportunities to get involved and we hope you will join us as we make a difference in the Lowcountry. BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives • FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) • AWIM (A World In Motion) ## Job Description **Logistics Controlling & Cost Management** - Lead logistics budget planning, forecasting, and month-end closing activities - Analyze and classify freight cost actuals; perform detailed variance analysis vs. budget and forecast - Provide clear explanations of cost deviations and identify corrective actions - Partner with management to drive cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement - Serve as the primary interface between Logistics and Controlling for monthly reporting and analysis - Support Business Plan and Current Forecast processes - Develop and maintain reporting tools and KPIs to enhance cost visibility **Transportation Execution, Audit & Coordination** - Review and audit freight activity, including transportation modes and associated costs - Coordinate special freight requests, including quoting, tracking, and follow-up - Act as the plant’s main contact for inbound and outbound transportation topics - Ensure clear communication between internal departments, carriers, and logistics partners - Serve as primary plant contact for Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and central logistics teams - Host and coordinate on-site visits with LSPs **Compliance & Documentation** - Support export documentation processes (SLI, commercial invoices) as needed - Ensure compliance with customs and trade requirements, including CTPAT - Maintain and improve transportation work instructions and standard processes **Operational Support & Continuous Improvement** - Monitor and resolve unidentified freight topics related to unidentified freight, misdelivered items, or missing information - Maintain transportation records and reporting - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost control ## Qualifications **Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field - Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in budgeting or cost controlling preferred - Experience in transportation, logistics operations, or freight audit preferred - Knowledge of customs/export processes and compliance (CTPAT a plus) preferred - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; SAP experience preferred - Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment ## Additional Information Competitive Salary Competitive Time Away from Work Policy - Paid Time Off (PTO): 16 days (Up to 30 days based on seniority) - Personal Days (PAA): 5 days - Company Paid Holidays: 9 days - Paid Parental Leave: 6 Weeks - Industry Best Retirement Benefit - 401k - 75% match up to the first 9% contribution - Unique Bosch Defined Contribution (BDC) plan provides **100% company-funded 401(k) contributions**, ranging from **2.5% to 6.5%** of your pay, helping you secure your financial future - Student Debt Retirement Savings Match - Profit Sha…