Freight Cost Senior Analyst

How you will make an impact:

• Supports the calculation and analysis of proposed adjustments in freight rates to determine changes in customer freight rate structure. Supports the maintenance and accuracy of the GFS freight cost system freight.

• Develops business and financial reporting from various data sources including but not limited to transportation management systems corporate data files warehouse management systems purchase order systems and cost applications.

• Compiles evaluates and recommends improvements based on business and financial analytics such as transportation costs type of merchandise and business volume.

• Collaborates with customers suppliers and Gordon Food Service departments to support the business and financial components of contractual activities and freight management initiatives

• Analyzes Capstone processes along with operational and financial results to implement procedural and practice changes to improve operations and lower cost.

• Analyzes Gordon Food Service purchasing data and makes independent decisions regarding freight costing.

• Ensures accurate system freight costs through collaboration with other Capstone team members Gordon Food Service departments and product suppliers.

• Researches and analyzes historical data to ensure accurate freight costing.

• Generates reviews and audits departmental financial reports.

• Provides daily guidance support and coverage to Freight Cost Analyst.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

When you will work:

• Monday through Friday 8:00am 5:00pm.

• Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office 1 day from home.

What youll bring to the table:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Logistics Accounting or Finance preferred.

• At least 5 years previous financial or supply chain management experience with an understanding of freight rates costing and information technology or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of food service distribution including the different costing/pricing methodologies

• Advanced Knowledge of freight costing components including hundredweight (cwt) calculations line haul and accessorial expenses.

• High degree of analytical skills complemented with strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex costing scenarios to other internal and external parties in a clear and concise manner.

• Solution minded with strong reasoning skills with the ability to develop customized yet scalable solutions to challenging situations

• Teamwork interacts well with others develops relationships leads by example and subject matter expert etc.

• Self direction time management avoids distraction repetition prioritization fluctuations in workload ambiguity and accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments and maintains confidentiality.

• Approaches others in a tactful manner and enjoys working in a crossfunctional team environment.

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel. Proficient in development of formulas pivot tables macros CSVs

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