Transportation Analyst

POSTITION OVERVIEW

The Transportation Analyst provides front-line support to the Manager of Transportation and the Manager of Planning, Purchasing, & Logistics by performing shipment track and trace, shipment monitoring, gathering in-transit reports, and dealing with straightforward shipment problems. The Transportation Analyst performs system maintenance to ensure rates and transit times are accurate.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the team with import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
• Interfaces directly and often with internal stakeholders, external customers, and carriers.
• Utilizing the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Code of Federal Regulations, ensure all products comply with CBP regulations. Ensure that HTS codes are maintained on all items in SAP ERP system.
• Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents; function as liaison with governmental agencies.
• Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues; train internal SMA employees as needed.
• Support/training and provide direction to Transportation Coordinators as needed.
• Validates customs broker invoices and approvals for payment, resolving invoicing disputes when necessary.
• Manages Large Scale projects from import to delivery to site.
• Manages tasks and projects with higher levels of complexity.
• Tracks KPI’s for BOL & and label creation as well as freight quotes for the sales organization.
• Maintains a record of items transported from one place to another.
• Enters shipments into the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Performs data analysis on transportation-related costs/services.
• Other duties as may be required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• More than 5 years of relevant work experience on either the carrier or shipper side.
• Working knowledge of all carrier modes (air, parcel, ocean, FTL, LTL, flatbed).
• Proven carrier management experience required.
• Working experience maintaining and using a TMS preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS Office emphasis on Excel, Access, Power Point.
• SAP and/or Transportation Management System desirable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a customer service focus.
• Creative thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong time management skills.
• Organized, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy are required.

WE OFFER

• Base salary range of $70,500 to $89,000 annually, dependent on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options.
• Hybrid work schedule with Tuesday and Thursday in-office presence at our Rocklin, CA headquarters.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.