Logistics Analyst
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DESCRIPTION: This is a temporary position scheduled for 3-6 months.Natera Inc., a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, is looking for a dedicated Logistics Analyst to join our team. In this vital role, you will manage and optimize our logistics expenses, focusing on cost savings and ensuring the timely processing of courier invoices. Your contributions will be essential to enhancing our operational efficiency and financial performance.Responsibilities:* Invoice Auditing & Management:* Ensure that all courier invoices are received by accounts payable on time.* Conduct thorough audits of all shipments and surcharges to identify any discrepancies or errors.* Proactively dispute incorrect charges with couriers, ensuring swift resolution and minimizing financial impact.* Data Analysis & Reporting:* Run regular and ad-hoc reports to track pricing data, trends and exceptions.* Analyze data to identify patterns and provide actionable insights.* Address and resolve issues with undelivered orders by coordinating with carriers and internal stakeholders.* Optimization & Improvement:* Collaborate with the logistics and operations teams to implement strategies that enhance efficiency and reduce courier-related costs.* Collaboration & Communication:* Work closely with the logistics team and collaborate with the supply chain, and finance departments to ensure alignment and address any invoicing issues.* Operational Support:* Support internal stakeholders with timely updates and information regarding logistics expenses and pricing changes.*

Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned, contributing to continuous improvement in logistics operations.* Other responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications:* Education:* Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or any related field.* Experience:* 3-5 years of relevant experience in similar roles or companies, preferably within a logistics or supply chain environment.* Highly Preferred: Having past experience working with a major courier: FedEx, DHL, UPS, and their invoices.* Technical Skills:* Proficiency with billing systems and courier invoicing. Preferably FedEx Billing Online* Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and act on complex data sets.* Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.* Soft Skills:* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.* Strong problem-solving abilities.Other Considerations:* Working Environment:* Office setting with regular working hours.* Flexibility to work beyond regular hours or on weekends as needed.About Natera Inc.:Natera Inc. is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, focusing on women's health, oncology, and organ health. Our cutting-edge technology platform integrates novel molecular biology techniques with advanced bioinformatics software and AI, allowing us to detect genetic variations down to a single molecule in a tube of blood. Join us in our mission to transform the diagnosis and treatment of genetic conditions.The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.Austin, TX$33-$36 USDOUR OPPORTUNITYNatera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!For more information, visit www.natera.com.Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.Link: Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.For more information:* BBB announcement on job scams* FBI Cyber Crime resource page