Senior Import/Export Logistics Trade Analyst
Lonza
Summary
Join Lonza in Vacaville, California, as a Senior Import/Export Logistics Trade Analyst and play a critical role in supporting the global movement of life-changing therapies. In this highly visible position, you will help ensure international trade compliance, optimize cross-border logistics operations, and drive continuous improvements that support our global supply chain and customers.
Job description
This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What you will do:
- Ensure compliance with Lonza policies and international trade regulations by reviewing import/export transactions, customs documentation, and declarations.
- Optimize the cross-border movement of materials and products by auditing logistics processes, service provider activities, and trade documentation.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to trade compliance, customs requirements, supply chain disruptions, and Incoterms responsibilities.
- Provide operational oversight for shipments, including monitoring, tracking, issue resolution, and coordination with carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and 3PL partners.
- Develop and maintain local work instructions aligned with global policies, while educating internal stakeholders on trade compliance, SAP processes, transportation requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Manage and evaluate third-party logistics providers through performance reviews, KPI tracking, audits, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
- Analyze logistics and trade data to identify efficiency opportunities, improve compliance, reduce risk, and support strategic decision-making across the supply chain.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, International Trade, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Advanced experience in supply chain logistics, international transportation, and global trade compliance.
- Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs requirements, and applicable government agency regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and improve international logistics operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Experience analyzing logistics, trade, and compliance data to support risk mitigation, cost optimization, and operational improvements.
- Proven success managing relationships with logistics service providers, including carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics partners.
- Professional certifications such as APICS CLTD, import/customs compliance, or export regulatory certifications are preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, International Trade, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Advanced experience in supply chain logistics, international transportation, and global trade compliance.
- Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs requirements, and applicable government agency regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and improve international logistics operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Experience analyzing logistics, trade, and compliance data to support risk mitigation, cost optimization, and operational improvements.
- Proven success managing relationships with logistics service providers, including carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics partners.
- Professional certifications such as APICS CLTD, import/customs compliance, or export regulatory certifications are preferred.
Benefits
- Performance-related bonus
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.