Data Processing Analyst

Descartes Unites the People and Technology that Move the World
The need for efficient secure and agile supply chains and logistics operations has become ever more critical and complex. By combining innovative technology powerful trade intelligence and the reach of our network Descartes helps get goods information transportation assets and people where theyre needed when theyre needed.

Were one of the most broadly deployed logistics and supply chain technology companies in the world. More than 26000 customers around the globe use our cloud-based solutions to transform the way they move inventory and information to enhance productivity better serve customers thrive competitively keep pace with evolving regulations and respond to rapidly changing market conditions. Descartes is publicly traded (Nasdaq:DSGX TSX:DSG) with headquarters in Waterloo Ontario Canada and offices and partners around the world. With record financial performance for more than 16 years we lead the industry in innovation investment. Every day logistics service providers manufacturers retailers distributors and other logistics-intensive businesses of all sizes rely on our scale stability and comprehensive solution footprint to move whats most important to them. Learn more at .

Were growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.

Title:Publishing Analyst (Data Processing Analyst)

Location: Pittsburgh (1 day per week from our office located at 200 Hightower Blvd. Pittsburgh PA 15205)

Compensation:$30000 - $34000 USD annually-Compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills as well as the years of experience you have. Similar positions located in different geographic regions will not necessarily receive the same position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable laws and business needs.

Mission:

The Publishing Analyst (Data Processing Analyst) plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy compliance and timely publication of ocean transportation tariff data that our customers rely on to conduct global trade. This position exists to support the continued growth of Descartes Ocean Transportation Rate Management and Publishing Services by maintaining high-quality regulation-compliant tariff filings that reflect customers true business intent and meet Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) requirements.
By converting complex shipment information into Descartes proprietary systems the Publishing Analyst helps ocean carriers 3PLs shippers and intermediaries confidently fulfill FMC and STB automated tariff filing requirements.

Key Outcomes

Accurate and timely publication of ocean tariffs and service contracts in compliance with FMC regulations
High data integrity that reflects customers intended commercial agreements
Responsive and professional customer support related to tariff filings and regulatory questions
Consistent collaboration and quality control within the publishing team

Primary Responsibilities

Convert enter and maintain ocean transportation tariff data within Descartes proprietary Rate Master application
Process tariff updates in strict accordance with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)/Surface Transportation Board (STB) regulations and internal quality standards
Review and validate data to ensure it accurately reflects customer business intent
Provide customers with filing confirmations and respond to inquiries regarding published tariffs
Assist customers with questions related to FMC regulations tariff filings and system functionality
Perform peer reviews and authorize updates completed by other team members to ensure accuracy and compliance
Maintain organized electronic and general office records
Support team deadlines and assist with workload fluctuations including overtime when required

Required Qualifications
Associate degree (2-year) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage time-sensitive and compliance-driven work
Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office tools including Word Excel and Outlook
Solid analytical clerical and organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict regulatory deadlines
Basic knowledge of world geography

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with regulated data publishing logistics transportation or trade compliance
Prior exposure to tariffs contracts or regulatory filing environments

Join Us
As we scale were looking for new doers collaborators and innovators to join Descartes in uniting the people and technology that move the world as the Global Leader in Logistics and Supply Chain Technology. Were entrepreneurial hardworking geeky-in-a-good way problem solvers. Guided by our values we nurture a TEAM focused culture that invests in people and creates opportunities for advancement across a broad spectrum of career paths. We prioritize work-life balance and foster an environment with the space to take ownership to be heard and to carve a path for your individual accomplishments to help drive our success.

Descartes also has a deep sense of environmental responsibility. Learn more about how we helped our customers save over 552000 metric tons of CO2 in 2020 by reducing fuel and paper consumption: a team thats committed to working with customers to conserve resources and enhance sustainability.

At Descartes everyone has a voice and the best idea wins regardless of who makes it. We offer competitive compensation great benefits remote and flexible work hours and the opportunity to join a company on an awesome mission with a great existing team and trajectory. If you feel you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and Descartes sounds like the team and the mission you want to be part of apply now. We cant promise it will be a fit but we do promise to consider your experience.

Through COVID-19 we implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview and onboard candidates by video using Microsoft TEAMS. We record interviews and use them strictly for quality assurance training and general record keeping purposes. Should you have any questions about this process please connect with our hiring team in advance of scheduled interviews. We value the safety of each member of our community because we know were all in this together.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity please review our EEO is the Law Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Statement EEO/AA Statement. Descartes participates in the E-Verify program. Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program. Notice of E-Verify Participation Right to Work (English and Spanish).
Descartes is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. Applicants in North America with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email us at . Provide your name and contact information along with the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.