Roku
ForwardLogisticsAnalyst
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“Forward Logistics Analyst at Roku. Skills: Forward logistics, Distribution network, Supply chain analytics. Manage inventory control procedures for NA and EMEA. Conduct system-to-system reconciliation”
What You'll Achieve.
Optimize transportation spend; Improve inventory accuracy; Improve 3PL performance; Improve DC performance; Surface actionable insights; Reduce cost-to-serve; Ensure shipment accuracy; Ensure inventory transaction accuracy; Replenish stock without shortages; Replenish stock without excess
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving abilities; Resolve discrepancies; Identify billing exceptions; Identify rate variances; Identify accessorial trends; Resolve outbound shipment exceptions; Resolve missed pickups; Resolve service failures
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience, 3-7 years' experience in forward logistics, distribution operations, or supply chain analytics, Proven experience with distribution operations, Proven experience with inventory execution, Proven experience with system-to-system reconciliation, Proven experience with program development, Working knowledge of SOX and revenue recognition controls, SQL skills, Ability to query large datasets independently, Advanced Excel skills, Advanced PowerPoint skills, Working knowledge of ERP and inventory management systems, Familiarity with parcel and freight carriers, Familiarity with 3PL warehouse management systems, Understanding of carrier pricing, Understanding of USPS zones, Understanding of freight classes, Understanding of accessorial structures, Organizational skills, Communication skills, Planning skills, Ability to translate data into a narrative, Problem-solving abilities, Meticulous attention to detail, Hands-on commitment to getting the job done
Nice to Have
Consumer electronics experience is a plus, Advanced Tableau skills are highly preferred, Hands-on experience with Claude (Anthropic) or comparable AI tooling for data analysis, automation, and workflow acceleration preferred, NetSuite Oracle Cloud ERP a plus, Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, or other low-code automation tools is a plus
What You'll Do.
Manage inventory control procedures for NA and EMEA
Conduct system-to-system reconciliation
Resolve discrepancies
Develop scalable cycle count programs
Lead physical inventory processes
Administer serialization capture for outbound finished goods
Create transfer orders to replenish stock
Maintain SOX and revenue recognition
Ensure shipment and inventory transaction accuracy
Manage Build-to-Customer direct partner business operations
Manage Build-to-Customer customer business operations
Improve Build-to-Customer direct partner business operations
Improve Build-to-Customer customer business operations
Build dashboards that track OTIF
Build dashboards that track transit time
Build dashboards that track cost-per-shipment
Build dashboards that track carrier scorecard
Build dashboards that track DC KPI metrics
Maintain dashboards that track OTIF
Maintain dashboards that track transit time
Maintain dashboards that track cost-per-shipment
Maintain dashboards that track carrier scorecard
Maintain dashboards that track DC KPI metrics
Analyze weekly freight invoice data
Identify billing exceptions
Identify rate variances
Identify accessorial trends
Support rate negotiations
Support zone-based pricing analysis
Support ad-hoc analysis
Support recurring reporting
Build cost-to-serve models
Quantify network impact on total landed cost
Quantify mode impact on total landed cost
Quantify service level impact on total landed cost
Develop Power Apps workflows
Develop Power Automate workflows
Develop SharePoint-based workflows
Automate order intake
Automate label generation
Automate exception management
Coordinate weekly with carriers
Coordinate weekly with brokers
Coordinate weekly with the JIT team
Resolve outbound shipment exceptions
Resolve missed pickups
Resolve service failures
Identify continuous-improvement opportunities
Partner with Data Engineering to extend logistics data
Partner with Analytics to extend logistics data models
Partner with Data Engineering to extend self-service reporting
Partner with Analytics to extend self-service reporting
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Logistics teams; Supply Chain Planning teams; Order Management teams; Carriers; Brokers; JIT team; Data Engineering; Analytics
Communication Scope
Translate data into narrative
Full Job Description
Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the Team The Supply Chain Operations team plans and drives the manufacturing, shipping, reception, storage, and delivery of Roku’s entire product portfolio. Our logistics team works cross-functionally with planning, factory management, new product introduction and order management to build and ship Roku’s product within the required time frame, and with a laser focus on cost and quality. About the Role The Forward Logistics Analyst at Roku will be responsible for both the operational and analytical foundation of our outbound distribution network — from finished goods inventory at our NA and EMEA distribution centers through to end customer delivery across parcel, LTL, and TL modes. This role is essential to optimizing transportation spend, inventory accuracy, 3PL and DC performance, and surfacing actionable insights that improve service levels and reduce cost-to-serve. You will own 3PL governance and DC KPI administration, drive serialization and inventory control programs, and partner closely with our Logistics, Supply Chain Planning, and Order Management teams to convert shipment, invoice, and warehouse data into the decisions that move Roku’s product to market. Wha
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