Senior Analyst - Port Profitability & Optimization

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers' products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Senior Analyst - Port Profitability & Optimization supports port profitability and optimization initiatives by owning data analysis, system-level data management, and cross-functional coordination across port operations. This person will be responsible for developing and maintaining data structures, delivering financial and operational insights, and driving process improvements. The Senior Analyst works closely with the Profitability Manager, port teams, vendors, customers, and GLOVIS Korea (GHQ), including recurring communication to ensure alignment, reporting accuracy, and execution of business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Port Operations, Financial Analysis & Data Management
  • Collect, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from ports, vendors, customers, and internal systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
  • Perform port-level profitability analysis, including variance analysis, trend identification, and KPI tracking
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize datasets used for dashboards, reporting, and recurring performance reviews
  • Identify data inconsistencies, gaps, and anomalies to drive resolution with stakeholders
  • Support audit and compliance activities through data validation, reconciliation, and documentation
• Advanced Data & System Ownership
  • Own end-to-end analysis and data management for assigned ports, including data validation, issue identification, and insight generation
  • Extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets using Advanced Excel, SQL, Access, or similar tools
  • Support development and improvement of data structures, queries, and reporting logic to enhance data accuracy and accessibility
  • Ensure alignment between operational and financial data across internal databases
  • Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency through data structuring, query optimization, and reporting improvements
• Stakeholder Communication & Process Coordination
  • Communicate regularly with port operations teams, vendors, customers, and third-party carriers to gather data, clarify issues, and align on improvements
  • Conduct recurring communication with GHQ including reporting, issue follow-up, and coordination
  • Support resolution of billings discrepancies, data issues, and process gaps through cross-functional coordination
  • Lead data-related process improvements, including reporting standardization, KPI refinement and data governance practices
  • Support standardization and optimization of port-related operational and reporting processes
• Strategic & Special Projects
  • Support ad-hoc analysis, executive reporting, and special projects related to port profitability and optimization
  • Assist in system enhancement initiatives, including testing, validation, and data integrity improvements
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives supporting operational efficiency and data reliability
  • Other duties as assigned

Compensation

$58,000 - $63,000 Per Year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)


Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills

• Strong proficiency in financial and operational data analysis, including variance analysis and performance evaluation Required
• Working knowledge of AR/AP processes, billing structures, and financial data reconciliation Required
• Ability to extract, transform, and manage large datasets across multiple systems (SAP or similar platforms), ensuring data consistency and integrity Required
• Experience developing and maintaining reporting tools, dashboards, and data models Required
• Understanding of data structures, data integrity, and basic database concepts, including query logic and data validation Required
• Strong communication skills, including business-level Korean (written and verbal) for recurring GHQ reporting and coordination Required
• Ability to lead analytical tasks, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and drive issue resolution across operations, finance, and system teams Required
• Advanced data handling capabilities, including SQL, Microsoft Access, and complex Excel data modeling Preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate, time-sensitive outputs in a fast-paced operational environment Preferred
• Experience using Excel and PowerBI Preferred

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 3 - 5 Years of Experience in Accounting, Billings, Financial Analysis, Vehicle Logistics Required
• 4 - 7 Years of Experience in Accounting, Billings, Financial Analysis, Vehicle Logistics Preferred

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing, and usage of scanner and tablets
• Possible exposure to change in temperature in an indoor/outdoor building
• Possible exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, etc. in an indoor/outdoor building
• Possibility of domestic travel - 10%
• Stand/walk
• Carry/lift up to 15 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position will be located in the Irvine, CA office
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.