Supply Chain and Logistics Analyst

Job Description

Supply Chain and Logistics Analyst

The Role

Forward Education is looking for a seasoned supply chain professional to play a key role in how the company scales globally and impacts education for millions of students. In this new age of AI, the coding and computer science skills we teach at Forward are some of the most important curriculum to set these new generations up for success. In the next 3 years, every school, after school program, library and summer camp in the world will be teaching AI literacy and coding - we’re going to help them lead the way.

You’ll manage the whole supply chain from manufacturing, logistics and making sure that we have the right inventory on hand in warehouses around the world to serve our customers and partners.

This role will require prior experience working with partners overseas to ensure high quality and cost effective manufacturing for a variety of our robotics kits and STEM products for schools.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as the key point of contact with suppliers and internal customers and act as a liaison between parties to translate requirements for specifications.
• Leads the RFP process and analyzes prices, terms, and conditions from multiple sources and creates comparative tables.
• Controls and negotiates costs, solves problems and ensures timely supply.
• Manages global inventories to ensure timely availability of a variety of products to service our direct customers and reseller partners in countries around the world.
• Collaborate with the finance team on Spend Analysis and monthly inventory reconciliation.
• Manages international logistics, including freight forwarding, customs clearance, tariff optimization, and import/export documentation, to ensure efficient and compliant movement of goods.
• Optimizes freight costs and transit times through effective negotiation with logistics providers and strategic route planning.

Qualifications

• Self driven, results focused
• Degree/diploma in a related discipline.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation
• Minimum 5 years experience in supply chain role.
• Electronics and tech industry experience is considered an asset.
• Proven experience using ERP Management Systems and Google or Microsoft applications with advanced knowledge of Google Sheets / Excel.
• Proven experience with eCommerce and b2b fulfillment platforms.
• Experience with managing logistics and 3PL contracts and relationships.
• Prior relationships with international logistics partners for both parcel and freight.
• Expertise in navigating incoterms and negotiating with shipping companies.
• Experience in negotiating with overseas partners and manufacturers to achieve favorable terms and cost reductions.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and continuously improve systems.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Vacation Time: Begin with 15 vacation days and 2 'Because We Care' personal days.
• Hybrid Work: Work from anywhere for two days a week with our hybrid work policy.
• Health Coverage: Health & dental plan plus access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Spending: Access to a wellness spending account.