Logistics Data Analyst

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Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.

We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.

It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Logistics Analyst will use analytical tools to extract, validate, and organize logistics data into actionable insights, identifying opportunities for cost savings and driving accountability. They will be responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the supply chain and procurement teams, commercial teams, transportation, logistics and distribution to help drive accountability and streamline logistical flow across both inbound and outbound freight.

This position reports to the Distribution Manager and is part of the Global Supply Chain team located in Indianapolis. This will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Coordination with Plant Buyer / Planner functions to reinforce the standard work associated with the transportation of both domestic and international supply
• Governance and execution of our revised inbound transportation routing in conjunction with the BEC DX FP&A provider
• Includes the charge-back to the supplier for the entire shipment should they deviate from the routing guide without prior approval
• Implementation and execution of a Premium Freight Authorization process that charges the supplier or the plant for premium freight based upon responsibility
• Perform analytics and drive an accountability culture with the commercial teams for the successful capture of outbound freight paid as compared to freight costs recovered from the customer
• New standard work and support to our Finished Goods Fulfillment Strategy on what to ship, how to ship it, and an alignment on the impacts to balance sheet and P&L

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, or related field with 5+ years of experience
• Strong understanding of data related to logistics and freight costs as it applies to transportation, supply chain operations, and business financials
• Ability to connect analytical outputs to real-world logistics execution
• Demonstrates strong verbal, written, and listening skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization while leading with integrity

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience working in a global or multi-regional environment
• Knowledge across multiple transportation modes: Parcel (domestic and international), LTL, FTL, and International Air/Ocean
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or additional continuous improvement methodologies

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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