Job Guidelines:

• Managing transportation flow:
  • Oversee end-to-end cargo movement from sourcing units to final destinations.
  • Strategically plan and optimize shipping routes and schedules with freight forwarders.
  • Proactively track shipments, resolving any delays to meet planned sales dates.
  • Optimize container utilization to minimize shipping costs.

• Follow up on inbound discrepancies and related claiming procedures when needed.

• Service Provider Management:
  • Maintain strong relationships with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
  • Monitor and evaluate service provider performance against established KPIs.
  • Review and approve invoices, ensuring adherence to payment terms and contracted rates.
• Reporting and Analysis:
  • Generate regular reports on logistics performance, including cost analysis.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving measures and process improvements.
• Compliance and Regulation:
  • Ensure complete compliance with all relevant import and export regulations.
• Internal Collaboration:
  • Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (sourcing, planning, sales) to ensure seamless logistics coordination.

Job Requirements:

• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in transportation and logistics.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Strong understanding of transportation principles, theories, practices, relevant laws, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Solid knowledge of import/export regulations.
  • Strong analytical skills to manage transportation budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Proficiency in data extraction, reporting, and analysis using Microsoft Office Suite and other data management systems.
  • Good communication skills to effectively interact with external (carriers, vendors/suppliers) and internal (retail, finance, software support, fulfillment centers) stakeholders.
• Plus: Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.