Logistics Analyst (1-year-contract)

Are you enthusiastic about managing logistics in a high-tech environment?

Would you like to oversee the end to end supply chain activities?

Join our Akamai's Logistics team

The Logistics group is part of Akamai's Infrastructure Engineering & Operations division. We collaborate with Partner Developers, Provisioning, Strategy, Supply Chain, Deployment, and Network Support vendors. We manage Akamai's network equipment from deployment to end-of-life. Our work spans import/export, warehousing, distribution, certifications, customs compliance, repairs, and transportation logistics.

Partner with the best

The Logistics Analyst role involves managing distribution and supply chain operations for network infrastructure equipment. Responsibilities include ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery of hardware to global data centers supporting a distributed compute platform. Coordination with 3PLs, manufacturers, carriers, and internal technical teams is crucial to maintaining platform availability worldwide.

As a Logistics Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the entire order lifecycle in Siebel ERP, ensuring precise fulfillment and compliance with service level agreements.
• Coordinating with manufacturers and repair vendors to oversee order progress, hardware preparation, and product returns.
• Ensuring inventory accuracy by reconciling data across internal systems and vendor reports while addressing system alerts effectively.
• Investigating discrepancies with vendors, Datacenters, Field and Network engineers
• Managing inventory adjustments and asset transfers effectively.
• Overseeing the retrieval and disposal of decommissioned equipment, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and alignment with environmental standards.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold expertise in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a relevant field of study.
• Demonstrate expertise in global distribution, order fulfillment, international shipping, ERP systems like Siebel or SAP, and tracking tools.
• Fluency in English.
• Demonstrate proficiency in MS Excel for reporting, charts, and data analysis (considered a valuable skill to possess).
• Understand global freight processes and customs documentation, including requirements and procedures, to support efficient logistics operations.
• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and capability to work independently in a dynamic, global environment.

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply. 

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Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

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Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!