Logistics Analyst II
Gentex Corporation
You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Logistics Analyst II supports global logistics operations by independently coordinating shipments, analyzing transportation data, and identifying improvement opportunities. This role serves as a key liaison with carriers, warehouses, and cross-functional teams to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and timely movement of goods in support of the corporation’s global supply chain.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Coordinate import, export, and domestic shipments with carriers, brokers, and forwarders.
- Analyze freight spend, carrier performance, and service metrics to support decision-making.
- Prepare and maintain standard and ad hoc reports, providing insights on cost and delivery trends.
- Review and validate invoices, shipping documents, and customs paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Support bid preparation and rate evaluations for carrier selection.
- Collaborate with warehouse providers and internal teams to resolve escalated shipment issues.
- Contribute to packaging, warehousing, and inventory flow projects.
- Lead small-scale process improvement efforts and document best practices.
- Maintain supplier and carrier databases, including performance tracking.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
- Action oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Individual efficiency – Effectively managing time and resources so that individual work is completed efficiently.
- Communicating effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, considering the unique needs of different audiences.
- Technical expertise - Demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area.
- Balancing stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Listening to understand and prioritizing requirements while keeping the stakeholders updated on project status.
- Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
- Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
WHAT TO BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation.
- Experience with ERP or TMS systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
WHAT WILL HELP
- Experience in a global manufacturing or OEM environment.
- Familiarity with data visualization or reporting tools.
Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
Assistance
Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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