Dollar Tree Stores · 2 days ago

IMPORTS LOGISTICS ANALYST

Chesapeake, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Oversee ocean carrier and supplier management invoicing processes for assigned vendors.

Perform visibility reporting, freight invoice validation, claims, load planning, order/booking management, analysis, and implementing value-added import logistics initiatives.

Interface with freight forwarders, NVOCC and direct ocean carriers to ensure service and performance levels meet requirements.

Interpret data and analyze trends regarding freight availability, carrier reliability, and shipping costs.

Confer with Import team to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, and minimize costs.

Recommend improvements to existing processes and procedures.

Audit and process weekly invoicing from ocean carriers and supplier management vendors.

Coordinate the daily flow of import goods from foreign origins to distribution centers.

Control transportation expenses through ensuring proper handling and routing of goods.

Track seasonal and promotional merchandise, provide updates to buyers, and ensure origin teams prioritize loading and shipping of these goods.

Analyze assigned performance related KPIs to ensure service expectations are met.

Meet with stakeholders to address poor performance and drive improved efficiencies.

Complete other analysis, reporting, projects, and duties as assigned by the Import management team.

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Required

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience (at least 4 years of Ocean Transportation work experience for non-bachelor’s degree holders)

Ability to work independently

Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, within the department and outside of the department

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to meet project deadlines

Ability to use MS Excel as a working tool and to analyze data