7 - Import/Export Analyst

General Overview

Functional Area: SCM - Supply Chain Management
Career Stream:   LOG - Logistics
Role: Analyst
Job Title: Import/Export Analysist
Job Code: SPE-SCM-PROC
Band: Level 07
Direct/Indirect Indicator:   Indirect

Summary

Incumbents apply in-depth knowledge in a specific area of specialization. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors and a considerable degree of judgement. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the division’s/department’s operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Works under minimum Supervision. Seeks approval from others on matters outside of job/role scope. Receives instruction on specific assignment objectives and possible solutions. Unusual problems are solved jointly with manager. Work is reviewed for application of sound technical judgment. Builds internal and external relationships, with emphasis on those that facilitate the achievement of job/role accountabilities, such as relationships with key suppliers, customers and internal service.

Detailed Description

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Collects and analyzes logistics data for trends and potential cost savings.
Analyzes and approves or rejects freight payment data working with exeternal freight audit and payment company
Analyzes freight data for internal charges
Interfaces with finance to provide monthly/weekly reports for freight payment and accruals
Support process development and reengineering related to site shipping processes.
Provides expertise, guidance and training to the internal teams
ensuring that the latest practices and procedures are followed.
Interfaces with various levels of internal stakeholders to ensure processes are in place and working such that we maintain compliance with Logistics processes.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Expert understanding and interpretation of international and domestic transportation
Knowledge of basic computer applications such as WORD, Excel, PowerPoint and multiple business applications.
Good understanding of external customer requirements.
Good financial, and analytica skills.
Ability to identify and resolve network shipping problems using analytical models.
Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and workingunder tight time deadlines.
Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Experience:

Three to six years of relevant experience.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties of this position require continuous light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motion, standing, sitting in a confined work space.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.