Sr. Analyst, Transportation

at  Kohler

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• College degree in Business Administration or related field desired. Courses in transportation, logistics, supply chain management or international business are preferred.
• 3-5 years practical experience in international transportation with a carrier, shipper, or freight forwarder is preferred. APICS or P Log certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials requirements; certification are preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred. Computer and MS Office dexterity is required. Spreadsheet and database proficiency is expected.
• Knowledge of import/export compliance and other governmental trade regulations is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills.

ABOUT US

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

• Utilize carrier information, SAP data, and reporting tools to generate, monitor, analyze and report on key service and cost metrics for import/export transportation operations.
• Provide real-time visibility to international ocean and air imports. Manage daily exceptions and resolve service and capacity interruptions with help from purchasing, scheduling, and carrier teams.
• Assist Corporate Purchasing, in the negotiation of ocean freight rates, international airfreight rates, international freight forwarder & customhouse brokers’ fees, and inland freight rates with carriers and carrier rate-making conferences. Calculate freight quotations as requested.
• Partner with Sales and Operations Planning to develop accurate container forecasts by lane to secure requisite capacity and timely service. Measure container forecast accuracy and booking lead times.
• Maintain a directory of ocean and air freight rates to primary export destinations for use by sales and marketing personnel to assist them in cost quotations.
• Monitor, critique, and advise foreign freight forwarders and custom brokers for transportation and documentation requirements.
• Support the auditing and payment of freight bills and invoices; Work with coordinators, accounts payable, and 3rd Party firm to improve freight bill pay efficiencies
• Participate as Transportation lead in key international projects including direct import, network design changes, freight bids, new plant/supplier start-ups, and network changes.