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Operations Strategist - Logistics

Balsam Brands

Operations Strategist - Logistics

Boise, ID
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Balsam Brands is looking for a talented Operations Person to join our Operations team. As an Operations Strategist-Logistics for Balsam Brands, your job will be to help manage day-to-day logistics and ocean freight operations for our businesses, as well as assist in various other operations related tasks. Your primary responsibility will be to monitor and analyze our international supply chain, and then work with freight forwarders and logistics providers to ensure that we maximize product availability while being cost efficient. You will collaborate across geographies with warehouse and trucking partners on freight movements, help with customs related issues and report supply chain status to stakeholders. You will also collaborate with cross functional partners to ensure that our manufacturing partners are meeting delivery timelines. In addition, you will jump in to help our team to meet operational requirements, improve our capabilities and handle challenges. This role reports to the Vice President of Operations and Logistics.

    WHAT YOU’LL DO:

    • Provide analysis & monitoring of international supply chain on an ongoing basis
    • Work with external partners to enhance product availability and streamline cost structure
    • Collaborate on resolving challenges related to customs, freight movement and supply chain logistics
    • Collaborate with cross functional team members on timeline accountability with our external partners
    • Work both independently and with our team on process improvement, insight gathering & analysis and planning

    WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

    • 4 + years of experience in operations
    • 2+ years working with ocean freight, steamship lines, or international shipping
    • Knowledge of customs and import/export regulations and procedures
    • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Economics, Engineering, and/or Supply Chain
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Team player who thrives in team-oriented environment; willing to jump in to help your colleagues
    • Inquisitive mind and analytical approach to solving problems
    • A sharp eye for detail
    • Self-starter with a can-do attitude
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel; ability to learn software programs.

    ABOUT BALSAM BRANDS: Balsam Brands is a multi-brand eCommerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity to those who are seeking to have a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. We love to reimagine eCommerce and retail in ways that thrill our customers, and to leave a lasting impact on the world around us. We have fast-growing teams in the Bay Area, Boise, Manila, and Dublin.

    The company's outward focus on building trusted consumer brands along with its internal focus on excellence and being a great place to work have propelled it to consistent, rapid growth.

    • Balsam Brands in Forbes: http://bit.ly/balsamforbes
    • Balsam Brands on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-brands/

    LOCATION: Boise, ID

    NOTES: This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits. 

    CONTACT: Please submit a cover letter and resume. Please include in your cover letter a dish that you would like to bring to one of our potlucks.

    At Balsam Brands, we are dedicated to diversity in our dynamic and growing workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, citizenship, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications null Additional Information

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