Sr Logistics Analyst- International Transportation

POSITION PURPOSE - This position will support the management of one of the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Transload Facilities. Focus on negotiating and prioritizing goals for support of the global business and internal customers, while also building collaborative relationships with strategic partners. The role includes: running the day-to-day FTZ operations for the Transload facilities, responding to customs’ requests for any forms and documentation in a timely manner, assistance with maintaining Customs FTZ compliance, analysis, creation, and implementation of business process and procedures, as well as managing and monitoring service providers and their metrics.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -

• Foreign Trade Zone process analysis, development and management. Which includes having an in depth knowledge of U.S. Customs Regulations and Supply Chain in order to maintain FTZ compliance.


• Research and analyze discrepancies discovered during daily process. Communicate with Transload personnel to resolve discrepancies / issues. Detect deficient controls, duplicated effort and non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.


• Having knowledge of, and the ability to work across functional groups such as FTZ Software Provider, International Logistics Operations Single Points of Contact (SPOCs), Global Sourcing, Business Systems, Import Accounting and Distribution Services.


• Management of FTZ partners. Measuring and reporting on FTZ metrics based on agreed upon agreements and statements of work. Continuous diagnostics of FTZ process to seek improvement. Perform quarterly internal audits on FTZ material. Analyzing, tracking and providing periodic FTZ savings reports to management.


• Manage data and information flow between service providers and HD. Ability to analyze origin statistics and discrepancies to evaluate the situation and make recommendations.

NATURE AND SCOPE - Responsible for helping others and providing on-the-job training or guidance ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - 

EDUCATION REQUIRED

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE  - 4 Years

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference given to applicants with Access competencies
  
  


• Preference given to applicants with Ocean Carrier and 3PL experience
  
  


• Experience with creating and managing Standard Operating Procedures and Metrics
  
  


• Experience with FTZ software provider systems
  
  


• Possess a high level of business acumen and the ability to interact with all levels of an organization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• International transportation experience
  
  


• Strong negotiation skills
  
  


• Solid organizational skills, analytical ability to work with processes, numbers and statistics
  
  


• Project management, leadership, and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and execute
  
  


• Strong communication skills with an understanding and respect for other cultures
  
  


• Team oriented and relationship builder.