Business Analyst, Service Logistics

## Business Analyst, Service Logistics Apply:
Remote-US:
Remote-Canada:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R031966

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters.  Ciena is seeking an experienced, analytical, and results-oriented professional to drive transportation optimization, network design support, and cost reduction initiatives across its global Service Logistics operations.

This role will focus on improving the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and performance of Ciena's global service logistics network, with particular emphasis on international transportation, cross-border distribution, carrier and routing optimization, and logistics cost visibility. The successful candidate will help evaluate how inventory and replacement equipment move across global distribution centers, forward stocking locations (FSLs), and customer sites, identifying opportunities to reduce transportation and operating costs while maintaining or improving service-level commitments.

Working closely with Service Logistics, Service Parts Planning, Global Trade, Finance, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), this individual will develop fact-based recommendations, strengthen foundational logistics processes and analytical capabilities, and drive optimization initiatives from analysis through implementation.

The position will also support broader Service Supply Chain cost-reduction programs and special projects, including RMA deflection, repair cost optimization, and operational process improvement.

Key Responsibilities
** International Transportation & Logistics Optimization
*** Analyze and optimize domestic and international transportation flows across Ciena's global Service Supply Chain, including distribution center-to-FSL, FSL-to-customer, interfacility, and reverse logistics movements.
* Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs through carrier and service-level selection, route optimization, shipment consolidation, distribution strategies, and improved utilization of existing logistics infrastructure.
* Evaluate international transportation lanes, transit times, freight rates, shipping modes, and service capabilities to identify cost-effective solutions that support customer delivery commitments.
* Partner with Global Trade and logistics providers to assess cross-border shipping requirements, customs clearance considerations, importer/exporter of record (IOR/EOR) arrangements, and other trade-related factors affecting transportation cost, feasibility, and execution.
* Analyze transportation performance, routing exceptions, expedited shipments, and cost drivers to identify recurring inefficiencies and develop corrective actions.
** Service Logistics Network Design & Cost Optimization
*** Support global Service Logistics network design and optimization initiatives, evaluating transportation strategies, distribution alternatives, FSL configurations, and associated cost, service, and operational tradeoffs.
* Develop transportation and logistics cost models to compare network design scenarios, including centralized versus distributed fulfillment, alternate stocking locations, carrier options, and service-level configurations.
* Evaluate supplier rate structures, transportation pricing, accessorial charges, and other logistics cost components to identify savings opportunities and support commercially informed network decisions.
* Partner with internal stakeholders and logistics providers…