Job Information
Dollar Tree Import Logistics Analyst in Chesapeake, Virginia
Summary of Position
Provide operational and analytical support for all aspects of the Import Group.
Works closely with the Import Management Team and personnel from other departments to facilitate supply chain processes.
Improve department performance through analysis involving freight expense, carrier performance, procedural evaluations, and other new initiatives.
Responsible for day-to-day operational execution, follow-up, and customer service within the Import department.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee ocean carrier and supplier management invoicing processes for assigned vendors.
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 their service and performance levels are meeting service requirements.
Interpret data and analyze trends regarding freight availability, carrier reliability, shipping costs.
Confer with Import team to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency and minimize costs.
Recommend improvements to existing processes and procedures.
Specific Tasks
Audit and process weekly invoicing from ocean carriers and supplier management vendors.
Maintain a clean statement account for external 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 as needed. 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 implement steps to drive improved efficiencies.
Complete other analysis, reporting, projects, and duties as assigned by the Import management team.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
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.
This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, as they may be amended or added to as needed.