Analyst - Transportation

WESCO Distribution; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics seeks an Analyst - Transportation to provide analytical support for diverse transportation programs. You will work on regulatory compliance, cost analysis, and reporting while collaborating on supply chain initiatives. This role demands strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a focus on improving service quality and managing logistics operations.

Qualifications

• 2 years of transportation, customs, logistics or supply chain experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer national programs for various transportation modes.
• Provide customer service for internal and external inquiries.
• Participate in LEAN initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Associates’ Degree / College Diploma

Certified Logistics Professional

Canada Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Transportation & customs-specific systems

Job description

As an Analyst - Transportation, you will be responsible for providing analytical support for transportation programs including small package, LTL, private fleet, dedicated, international, courier, truckload, rail or expedited. You will also be responsible for supporting government regulatory agencies, auxiliary programs including car allowance reimbursement, freight audit and payment, and supply chain analytics.

Responsibilities:

• Assist to develop, negotiate, and administer national programs for specific modes, including small package, LTL, private fleet, dedicated, international, courier, truckload, rail and expedited.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customer inquiries.
• Analyze and improve mode-specific service and expense metrics.
• Create and maintain appropriate daily, weekly, and monthly management reporting.
• Provide specific analysis on transportation or supply chain initiatives.
• Participate in LEAN initiatives.
• Responsible for regulatory compliance at branches and distribution centers.
• Ensure company dangerous goods policies meet specific laws and regulations governing safe handling, packaging, and transportation of materials, and employees are properly trained and documented.
• May manage self-clearance customs process through preparing entries and submissions to respective agencies.
• May assist with yearly free trade agreement solicitations, qualifications and renewals, preparation of blanket and individual certificates of origin.
• May assist with the implementation of any new customs initiatives or projects

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required
• Associates’ Degree /College Diploma preferred
• Licenses/Certificates/Designations – Certified Logistics Professional or Canada Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) preferred
• 2 years required of transportation, customs, logistics or supply chain
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated
• Strong computer skills (SharePoint, Transportation & customs-specific systems)
• Knowledge of Tariff Classification

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