Job Description

CARRIER ALLOCATION TOOL

• Train and become well versed in managing the Expeditors Carrier Allocation tool on a daily basis

• Communicate internally and externally with current and potential challenges related to bookings at origins, and carrier allocation performance

BUSINESS ANALYTICS

• Analyze freight flow cost reduction opportunities by studying transportation rates at lane level, carrier commitments, transit times, and delivery performance

• Perform analysis to understand future impacts to both contracts and expenses

• Assist leadership with data for negotiation with carriers, brokers, etc. by providing periodic updates of comparative rate studies at detailed level

• Conduct transit time and delivery performance studies of transportation flow by vendor location to identify opportunities in inventory reduction, or performance improvement

REPORTING & TOOL DEVELOPMENT

• Analyze and report key reporting indicators and trends.

• Identify potential gaps or opportunities in indicators, provide recommendations to leadership of new processes and initiatives

STRATEGIC PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

• Partner with domestic and international operations for continued process improvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to handle & prioritize multiple tasks, and responsibly ensure proper completion of tasks
• Strong ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external partners
• Excellent PC skills including word processing, presentation and spread sheet programs.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel spreadsheets including ability to design templates, tables, forms, and reports
• Ability to define, develop and document business processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated customer service skills, project management skills, problem-solving skills, and proven interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to analyze and decipher significant amounts of data to develop insights and conclusions for the business
• Basic knowledge of distribution, transportation, and supply chain concepts
• Strong business acumen around the international flow of merchandise including cargo consolidation/deconsolidation operations

Additional Information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience