Logistics Specialist

Job Title: Logistics Specialist Location: Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 - Hybrid: 3 onsite; 2 remote Duration: 12 months contract Shift: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM - Monday - Friday Hybrid - In office Tue & Wed (sometimes Thursday) Responsibilities: Analyze logistics cost drivers, including freight, transportation, and distribution expenses, to support cost transparency and informed decision‐making. Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to logistics analytics, transportation oversight, and internal controls. Review shipment, lane, and carrier performance data to identify trends, risks, and optimization opportunities. Assist with RTP Logistics mailbox for daily issues to help develop long term solutions Act as an analytical liaison with transportation providers (e.g., Uber Freight) to support issue investigation, escalation, and resolution. Help develop SAP S/4HANA reporting and data governance support related to logistics and transportation. Support periodic logistics reporting activities and prepare documentation to support internal and external audits. Support ad‐hoc analytical requests and participate in continuous improvement initiatives as assigned. Qualifications: This is an ANALYST position. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. 2–4 years of experience in logistics analytics, transportation analysis, supply chain finance, or ERP reporting roles. Strong working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems; S/4HANA experience preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus. Strong analytical, problem‐solving, and communication skills.