Global Freight Planning Analyst for a global consumer device company in Sunnyvale, CA

A globally leading technology company is looking for a Global Freight Planning Analyst to join its Worldwide Logistics Operations, Global Freight Planning team. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, measurement, analytics, and reporting of key analyses in support of global logistics activities. You will also lead critical operational programs that support global logistical strategies, collaborating closely with regional logistics teams and worldwide cross-functional partners, including Planning, New Product Operations, and more. If you're passionate about global logistics and ready to make an impact at scale, we encourage you to apply!

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and publish the 2 quarter Inbound (Air/Sea/Ground) shipment forecast (Origin-Destination) taking into consideration planned output, packaging characteristics, carrier commitments by working with planning and logistics stakeholders. Develop contingency plans as needed.
• Manage distribution and transportation capacity planning and contingencies for seasonality, new product launches and sustaining operations.
• Drive and own the yearly Global Air Freight (GAR) and Global ocean rate (GOR) Forecast for the company.
• Develop detailed Daily Lift plans for NPI (new product introductions), work with regional teams to review available lift and plan proactively for incremental lift (as needed) to get product landed at point of sale.
• Evaluate Supply and Demand changes and impacts it may have on logistics. -- Partner closely with WW Supply Demand Management and the Regional logistics team and be the bridge to ensure communication is clear and concise.
• Compile material for the bi-weekly Global Freight Sync and be able to
• report and present analytical findings to Manager/Director level.
• Support tool development for logistics including but not limited to freight forecasting, logistics cost analysis, wiki s and databases.
• Be the voice of WW logistics for Capital Project initiatives.
• Partner with BPR (Business Process Re-engineering), DS (Decision Support), BI (Business Intelligence), Regional Logistics teams to get the most optimal result for the company.

Education and Experience:

• 5 years of experience in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or other Supply Chain discipline with a BS/BA degree. MBA/Master s degree a plus.
• Expert user skills in MS Excel.
• Project Management and/or Supply Chain certifications are a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP, relationship databases (e.g. MS Access, MySQL, etc.), Six-Sigma are pluses.

Additional Requirements:

• Support supply chain and network modeling / gravity studies (taking a holistic supply chain view: impact of transportation, warehouse and inventory costs as well as customer service level tradeoffs).
• High visibility and interaction with business management customers on major projects as well as tactical and strategic initiatives.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership in assisting senior management in working with the business to develop and execute supply chain solutions strategy and roadmap.
• Ability to drive change and manage global projects/initiatives.
• Ability to recommend or make key project decisions to management.
• Strong analytical skills and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong knowledge of business disciplines (supply chain management, supply network planning, demand planning, logistics, etc.).
• Dedicated to meeting project/initiative objectives and willing to put in extra effort when required to ensure quality and timely deliverables.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months (with possibility to extend)

Work Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid)

Pay rate: $41.00 - $56.00 (DOE)